Explore the Family Name Hoosier
The meaning of Hoosier
1. Altered form of English Hosier. 2. Americanized form of German Hauser or of its altered form Hooser 1. History: Hoosier is the demonym for a resident of the US state of Indiana, in general use by the 1840s, following the publication of the poem The Hoosier’s Nest by John Finley in 1833. There are several theories about the origin of the demonym, including a possibility that it may have originated from the surname Hoosier (of German origin; see 2 above), but none is generally accepted.
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How common is the last name Hoosier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hoosier" saw minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it slipped from 17,924 to 18,448, marking a decrease of 2.92%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.31%, rising from 1,438 in 2000 to 1,500 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Hoosier per 100,000 decreased slightly by 3.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,924 | #18,448 | -2.92% |
| Count | 1,438 | 1,500 | 4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.51 | -3.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoosier
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data showed some shifts among those with the Hoosier surname. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered at 0.49% and 0.76% respectively in 2000, but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals of two or more races significantly increased by 110.27%, growing from 1.46% to 3.07%. Those identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.85% from 70.10% to 68.80%. The Hispanic representation also saw a decrease of 24.26%, going down from 2.02% to 1.53%. On the other hand, the Black community experienced a minor increase of 1.19%, moving from 25.17% to 25.47%. All these figures are based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 68.8% | -1.85% |
| Black | 25.17% | 25.47% | 1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 3.07% | 110.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 1.53% | -24.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |