Explore the Family Name Hoot
The meaning of Hoot
1. North German: variant of Hoth. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Hout or Hoet, an equivalent of German Hutt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoot in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hoot" has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 27,970 among all surnames and by 2010, it dropped to the 31,724th position, marking a decline of 13.42%. The count of individuals carrying the surname also fell from 807 in 2000 to 728 in 2010, representing a decrease of 9.79%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also lessened by 16.67%, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,970 | #31,724 | -13.42% |
| Count | 807 | 728 | -9.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoot
In relation to ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hoot" between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase in the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander identity and those identifying with two or more races, rising by 80.81% and 59.82% respectively. Meanwhile, the White identity maintained the largest proportion, despite experiencing a slight decrease from 94.55% to 92.99%. The Hispanic identity saw a minor rise of 11.03%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native identity increased slightly by 11.11%. On the other hand, the Black identity decreased by 17.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 92.99% | -1.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 1.79% | 80.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.79% | 59.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.51% | 11.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 1.1% | 11.11% |
| Black | 0.99% | 0.82% | -17.17% |