Explore the Family Name Hoople
The meaning of Hoople
English (Middlesex): variant of Uphill with prosthetic initial H-, either a habitational name from Uphill (Devon), or a topographic name for someone who lived ‘up the hill’ (Middle English up hille) or ‘upon the hill’ (Middle English upon hille).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoople in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hoople saw a subtle change between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved slightly from 67,522 in 2000 to 67,747 in 2010, indicating a minimal decrease in popularity by 0.33%. However, the number of individuals carrying this last name experienced an increase of 6.59%, rising from 273 in 2000 to 291 in 2010. Despite these fluctuations, the proportion of the surname Hoople per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #67,747 | -0.33% |
| Count | 273 | 291 | 6.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoople
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoople is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.17% of those with this last name identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.97% by 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among those with the surname Hoople during both census years. The category for two or more races also showed zero representation, indicating little diversity in the ethnic background of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 98.97% | 0.81% |
| 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% |