Explore the Family Name Hooe
The meaning of Hooe
English: variant of Hoo 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hooe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hooe has seen a shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 74,675th in terms of popularity but dropped to the 86,314th spot by 2010, representing a 15.59% decrease. The number of individuals with the Hooe surname also decreased from 241 to 216 during this period, a decline of approximately 10.37%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hooe for every 100,000 individuals dropped from 0.09 to 0.07, marking a 22.22% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #86,314 | -15.59% |
| Count | 241 | 216 | -10.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hooe
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hooe has also varied within the same decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 84.65% of those with the Hooe surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 84.26% by 2010. The percentage of Hispanic Hooes saw an increase from 2.9% to 3.24%, along with Black Hooes who went up from 5.81% to 6.02%. The category of "Two or more races" was not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010, accounting for 3.24% of the Hooe population. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation went from 2.9% in 2000 to none in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.65% | 84.26% | -0.46% |
| Black | 5.81% | 6.02% | 3.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.24% | 11.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |