Explore the Family Name Hopf
The meaning of Hopf
German: metonymic occupational name for a grower of hops or dealer in hops, or a metonymic occupational name for a brewer, from the use of hops in the manufacture of beer, from Middle High German hopfe ‘hops’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Kurt, Ernst, Georg, Gunther, Hans, Hartmut, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Hopf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hopf has seen a modest increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hopf was ranked 23,037th in popularity, with 1,036 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 22,056 with an increased count of 1,175 individuals sporting the Hopf surname. This represents a 13.42% rise in the number of people bearing this name. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Hopf surname per 100,000 population also saw a slight increase, going up by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,037 | #22,056 | 4.26% |
| Count | 1,036 | 1,175 | 13.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.4 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hopf
The Decennial U.S. Census data also throws light on the ethnicity associated with the surname Hopf. The vast majority of individuals with this surname are white, accounting for 96.81% in 2000 and slightly declining to 95.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanics with the Hopf surname saw a significant increase of 51.11%, moving up from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010. A similar trend is observed among the black community, where the percentage rose from 0.58% in 2000 to 0.77% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease, falling from 0.97% to 0.68%. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Hopf surname for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95.91% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.04% | 51.11% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0.77% | 32.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.68% | -29.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |