Explore the Family Name Hoodenpyle
The meaning of Hoodenpyle
Americanized form of Dutch Hodenpijl: habitational name from a place so called near Schipluiden in the province of South-Holland. The surname Hodenpijl is very rare in the Netherlands. History: The name was brought to North America from the Netherlands c.1781 by Philip Hoodenpyle or Hoodenpijl (born c.1756).
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How common is the last name Hoodenpyle in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoodenpyle has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, Hoodenpyle was ranked 71,372nd in popularity among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 73,911th, representing a 3.56% decrease. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Hoodenpyle name increased from 255 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.75%. The proportion of people named Hoodenpyle per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #73,911 | -3.56% |
| Count | 255 | 262 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoodenpyle
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insightful information about the ethnic identity associated with the Hoodenpyle surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. The largest ethnic group consistently reported for this surname is White, which accounted for 90.98% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 90.84% in 2010. However, the proportion of Hoodenpyles identifying as Hispanic grew by 29.79% in the same period, from 2.35% to 3.05%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, rising from 2.75% to 3.44%. Conversely, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native Hoodenpyles declined significantly by 35.13%, from 3.53% to 2.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.98% | 90.84% | -0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 3.44% | 25.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.05% | 29.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.53% | 2.29% | -35.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |