Explore the Family Name Hopke
The meaning of Hopke
North German (Westphalia; Höpke): topographic name from hop, denoting a raised piece of land in a bog, or a habitational name of similar origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hopke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hopke saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,839th most common in the United States and rose to 45,026th by 2010, representing an approximate change of 3.87%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 11.48% over the same period, from 427 to 476 people. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #45,026 | 3.87% |
| Count | 427 | 476 | 11.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hopke
Discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of people with the surname Hopke identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a decrease from 99.06% to 94.33% over that decade. No Hopkes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic from 0% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. Additionally, the census recorded a slight rise in people claiming two or more ethnic identities, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.06% | 94.33% | -4.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |