Explore the Family Name Hookfin
The meaning of Hookfin
African American: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hookfin in the United States?
The surname Hookfin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hookfin was ranked as the 63,450th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had risen slightly to the rank of 60,347th most common, marking a change of about 4.89 percent. The count of individuals with this last name also saw an increase from 294 to 334 during this period, a growth rate of 13.61 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #60,347 | 4.89% |
| Count | 294 | 334 | 13.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hookfin
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hookfin, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as Black. In 2000, a significant 98.64 percent identified themselves as Black, but this decreased slightly to 92.51 percent by 2010. There was no recorded data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years. Beginning in 2010, some individuals with the Hookfin surname started identifying as Hispanic (3.59 percent) and as belonging to two or more races (2.40 percent).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.64% | 92.51% | -6.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |