Explore the Family Name Hoppe
The meaning of Hoppe
1. North German: variant of Hopp. 2. South German: nickname from dialect hoppen ‘to hop’ (a variant of standard German hüpfen). This surname is also found in some of the neighboring countries, e.g. in Poland and Czechia. Compare Happy. 3. Danish: from North German Hopp (see Hopf), or the Danish byname Hoppe ‘horse, mare’. 4. English (southwestern): perhaps a nickname for a dancer, from early modern English hop in the sense ‘leap or step in dancing’ (first recorded in 1579). Compare Hopper. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Gerhard, Helmut, Erwin, Fritz, Klaus, Otto, Sieg, Siegfried, Wolfgang, Erna.
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How common is the last name Hoppe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoppe has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hoppe was the 3581st most common surname, but by 2010 it slipped to the 3841st position, marking a decrease of 7.26%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Hoppe surname increased by 1.1%, from 9115 to 9215 over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased, from 3.38 to 3.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,581 | #3,841 | -7.26% |
| Count | 9,115 | 9,215 | 1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.38 | 3.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoppe
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the distribution of the Hoppe surname among different ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Hoppes identified as White, although that proportion slightly decreased from 95.75% to 94.72%. The percentage of Hoppes identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, rising by 55.23% to 2.67% of all Hoppes. There were minor increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, at 19.23% and 29.63% respectively. Conversely, those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races both experienced slight decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.72% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.67% | 55.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.41% | -4.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.62% | 19.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.35% | 29.63% |
| Black | 0.25% | 0.24% | -4% |
Hoppe ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hoppe is French & German, which comprises 36.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (33.3%) and Eastern European (10.4%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 36.6% |
| British & Irish | 33.3% |
| Eastern European | 10.4% |
| Other | 19.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Hoppe
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hoppe have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 77.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 76.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 76.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 76.90% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 76.40% |
What Hoppe haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hoppe is R-M417, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M417 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and J-L283, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Bartels, Hoffmann, Koch, Kraft, Koenig, Fischer, Christiansen, Petersen, Brandt, Schmidt.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hoppe surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hoppe have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hoppe" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hoppe" Surname 24.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hoppe" Surname 21.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Hoppe" Surname 20.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hoppe?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hoppe are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition