Explore the Family Name Hoofman
The meaning of Hoofman
Altered form of Hofman; compare Hoof.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoofman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Hoofman surname has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 77,742 and by 2010, it had dropped to 85,049, representing a decrease of 9.4 percent. The count of people with this surname also showed a slight downward trend from 229 in 2000 to 220 in 2010, which is a reduction of about 3.93 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 reduced by 12.5 percent from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #85,049 | -9.4% |
| Count | 229 | 220 | -3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoofman
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Hoofman surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity over the ten-year period. In 2000, about 98.69 percent of the individuals with this last name identified as White and by 2010, this figure slightly dropped to 97.73 percent, indicating a minimal change of -0.97 percent. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 97.73% | -0.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |