Explore the Family Name Hopkinson
The meaning of Hopkinson
English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Hobkin (see Hopkin) + -son.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hopkinson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hopkinson has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Hopkinson moved from 23,514 to 23,065, indicating a change of approximately 1.91%. In terms of count, there was an increase of about 10.03% over the decade, changing from 1007 individuals with the surname in 2000 to 1108 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people increased slightly by 2.7%, moving from 0.37 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,514 | #23,065 | 1.91% |
| Count | 1,007 | 1,108 | 10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.38 | 2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hopkinson
The ethnicity table for the surname Hopkinson, also based on Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by around 8.61%, falling from 88.98% to 81.32%. The Black ethnic identity group saw a substantial increase of approximately 101.96%, rising from 7.15% to 14.44%. The Hispanic group experienced a growth of 42.14%, shifting from 1.59% to 2.26%. However, the percentage of those who identify with two or more races decreased slightly from 1.29% to 1.26%. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.98% | 81.32% | -8.61% |
| Black | 7.15% | 14.44% | 101.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.26% | 42.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.26% | -2.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |