Explore the Family Name Hoof
The meaning of Hoof
1. Dutch and North German: variant of Hoff. Compare Van Hoof. 2. English (Shropshire): variant of Huff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoof in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hoof" declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,671st in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped down to 58,481st, a drop of nearly 18%. The number of people with this last name also decreased during this time period, going from 397 individuals in 2000 to 347 in 2010, a decline of approximately 13%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Hoof per 100,000 people decreased by 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #58,481 | -17.74% |
| Count | 397 | 347 | -12.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoof
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname "Hoof", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Although the majority identified as White (46.97%) or Black (41.5%), there was a slight decrease in the percentage of those identifying as White (-9.48%) and a small increase among those identifying as Black (+4.93%). The Hispanic population also saw a rise of 14.77%. A new category appeared in 2010: individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, accounting for 1.73% and 3.17% respectively. However, there was a slight decrease of -3.76% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.89% | 46.97% | -9.48% |
| Black | 39.55% | 41.5% | 4.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.79% | 4.61% | -3.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.02% | 14.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |