Explore the Family Name Hooey
The meaning of Hooey
Irish: variant of Hoey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hooey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hooey has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,659th in popularity and had a count of 361. By 2010, the surname's rank rose to 49,268th with an increased count of 427. This reflects an 8.18% rise in rank and an 18.28% increase in count. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Hooey per 100k also increased by 7.69% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #49,268 | 8.18% |
| Count | 361 | 427 | 18.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hooey
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Hooey, the Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. The majority of individuals with the surname Hooey identified as White, accounting for 78.12% in 2000 and 77.28% in 2010. Black individuals made up the second-largest group, with 16.62% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 16.63% in 2010. Notably, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, from 1.66% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010. Although there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there were some who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 after accounting for 2.49% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.12% | 77.28% | -1.08% |
| Black | 16.62% | 16.63% | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 3.98% | 139.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |