Explore the Family Name Hooke
The meaning of Hooke
English: variant of Hook.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hooke in the United States?
According to the data compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hooke has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,807th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen to 34,427th, an increase of approximately 6.47%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 572 in 2000 to 658 in 2010, marking a considerable growth rate of over 15%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the number of Hookes increased from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, a rise of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #34,427 | 6.47% |
| Count | 572 | 658 | 15.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hooke
As for the ethnicity of those bearing the Hooke surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse range. As of the year 2000, 71.68% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 70.82% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic showed no change from 2000 to 2010, remaining at 0%. However, representation among people of two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase from 1.75% to 3.04%, which is a noteworthy jump of 73.71%. Those identifying as Black accounted for 6.99% in 2000, decreasing marginally to 6.84% in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also saw a small increase from 15.73% to 16.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.68% | 70.82% | -1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 15.73% | 16.11% | 2.42% |
| Black | 6.99% | 6.84% | -2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 3.04% | 73.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |