Explore the Family Name Hopfer
The meaning of Hopfer
German (Bavaria; also Höpfer) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a grower of hops or dealer in hops, from Middle High German hopfe ‘hops’, German Hopfen + the agent suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Kurt, Lorenz, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Hopfer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hopfer has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,026 in popularity and had 425 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 55,386 with only 371 individuals carrying the name. This represents a change in popularity of -17.78% and a reduction in count of -12.71%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also declined by -18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #55,386 | -17.78% |
| Count | 425 | 371 | -12.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hopfer
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Hopfer surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.35% of those with the surname identified as White while by 2010, the percentage had slightly decreased to 96.50%, showing a change of -1.88%. In 2000, there was a small portion, 1.18%, who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.5% | -1.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |