Explore the Family Name Hopler
The meaning of Hopler
South German (Höpler): nickname for a person with an irregular gait, who jumped or limped, from Middle High German hoppeln ‘to jump or leap’ + -er suffix. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the variants Hoppler (mainly Swiss German) and Höppler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hopler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hopler has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hopler ranked 58,692 in popularity with a count of 323, making up a proportion per 100k of 0.12. By 2010, the popularity rank had dropped to 66,553 and the count decreased to 297, reducing the proportion per 100k to 0.1. This represents a change of -13.39 in rank and a -8.05 change in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #66,553 | -13.39% |
| Count | 323 | 297 | -8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hopler
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hopler, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.98% in 2000 and 94.95% in 2010. This shows a slight decline of -1.07 over the decade. Meanwhile, there was a small increase in the Hispanic percentage from 1.55% to 1.68%, marking an 8.39% change. There were no records of Hopler being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.95% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.68% | 8.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |