Explore the Family Name Hopcroft
The meaning of Hopcroft
English: habitational name from at least one lost minor place called Hopcroft or Hobcroft, of which an early example is recorded in Oxfordshire. The location of any of these places cannot be identified with certainty. The placename probably meant ‘Hob’s croft’, deriving from a pet form of the personal name Robert (see Hobb) + Middle English croft ‘enclosure, small field’.
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How common is the last name Hopcroft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hopcroft saw minor fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 114,166 in terms of popularity, with a count of 142 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking slightly dropped to 116,201, indicating a decrease in popularity by 1.78%. However, the actual count of people with this surname surprisingly rose to 150, marking an increase of 5.63%. The proportion of people with the Hopcroft surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.05 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #116,201 | -1.78% |
| Count | 142 | 150 | 5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hopcroft
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hopcroft surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all (98.59%) of the Hopcrofts were White, but this percentage decreased by 6.68% to 92% in 2010. No Hopcrofts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year. However, there was a noticeable change in the decade with some Hopcrofts identifying as Hispanic (3.33%) and others identifying with two or more races (4.67%) in 2010; these categories were non-existent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 92% | -6.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |