Explore the Family Name Hop
The meaning of Hop
1. Dutch: from Middle Dutch hoppe ‘hops’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of hops. 2. Dutch: from a pet form of the personal name Hubert. 3. German: variant of Hopp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hop in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hop saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,706th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 40,371st position, a decline of 4.3%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during this period, from 537 to 542.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #40,371 | -4.3% |
| Count | 537 | 542 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hop
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Hop, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those identifying as White comprised the majority, with an increase from 86.78% in 2000 to 88.56% in 2010. The percentage of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent decreased significantly, dropping by 31.67%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic or Black saw increases of 21.9% and 17.07% respectively. Notably, there were no reported individuals identifying as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, unlike the previous census in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.78% | 88.56% | 2.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.4% | 3.69% | -31.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.95% | 21.9% |
| Black | 2.05% | 2.4% | 17.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |