Explore the Family Name Hoose
The meaning of Hoose
1. English (Cheshire and Staffordshire): variant of Hose. 2. German: variant of Hose 1. 3. Dutch: variant of Hoos.
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How common is the last name Hoose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Hoose" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,754th most common surname, but by 2010 it dropped to 18,198th, representing a decline of 8.62%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also fell slightly from 1,570 in 2000 to 1,529 in 2010, a reduction of 2.61%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k of people with this surname also decreased by 10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,754 | #18,198 | -8.62% |
| Count | 1,570 | 1,529 | -2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.52 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoose
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname "Hoose" according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variation over time. The majority identify as White, with an increase from 91.85% in 2000 to 92.61% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest rise from 1.59% to 1.64%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.96% to 1.18%. However, the percentage of Black individuals bearing the surname witnessed a significant drop from 4.84% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.85% | 92.61% | 0.83% |
| Black | 4.84% | 3.27% | -32.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.64% | 3.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.18% | 22.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |