Explore the Family Name Hooge
The meaning of Hooge
Dutch and North German: variant of Hoog.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hooge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hooge experienced a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 91,404th in terms of prevalence but jumped to the 76,275th spot by 2010, representing a positive change of 16.55%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 187 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, marking a substantial 34.76% increase. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Hooge per 100,000 people rose by 28.57%, going up from 0.07 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #76,275 | 16.55% |
| Count | 187 | 252 | 34.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hooge
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hooge surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a 6.76% increase in the percentage of people with this last name who identified as White, moving from 91.44% to 97.62%. In contrast, individuals with this surname identifying as Black were present in 2000, constituting 6.95%, but there was no representation recorded for this group in 2010. No data was found for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.44% | 97.62% | 6.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 6.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |