Explore the Family Name Hooven
The meaning of Hooven
Dutch (Van Hooven and Van den Hooven): topographic name for someone living or working on a hof ‘farmstead, manor farm, court’ (see also Hoff).
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How common is the last name Hooven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hooven" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 26,191st in popularity and had a count of 878 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 30,863rd and the count of individuals with this surname decreased by 14.12% to 754. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of 21.21%, bringing it from 0.33 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,191 | #30,863 | -17.84% |
| Count | 878 | 754 | -14.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.26 | -21.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hooven
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were no significant changes for the surname Hooven between 2000 and 2010. White ethnicity remained the most prominent, though there was a slight decrease from 96.47% to 94.83%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase of 0.58%, maintaining a stable presence within the surname group. Notably, there was an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 0.57% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010, a change of 85.96%. Furthermore, the surname saw some diversification with the introduction of individuals identifying as Black in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 94.83% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.72% | 0.58% |
| Black | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.06% | 85.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |