Explore the Family Name Hoppes
The meaning of Hoppes
Variant of Hopps.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoppes in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoppes saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped by 7.1 percent from 13,796 in 2000 to 14,775 in 2010. Additionally, the count or number of people with this surname also experienced a marginal decline of 0.1 percent during the same period. The proportion per 100k decreased by 9.33 percent, going from 0.75 in 2000 to 0.68 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,796 | #14,775 | -7.1% |
| Count | 2,012 | 2,010 | -0.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.68 | -9.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoppes
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives us an insight into the changes in ethnic identity associated with the name Hoppes over a decade. In 2000, the majority of the bearers of this surname identified as White (97.51%), followed by Hispanic (1.19%). A small portion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.40%) and an even smaller percentage identified with two or more races (0.55%). By 2010, while the White group still dominated, its percentage had slightly dropped to 96.37%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 29.41% to 1.54%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose to 0.45%. The most remarkable increase was seen in those identifying with two or more races, which more than doubled to 1.14%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 96.37% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.54% | 29.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.14% | 107.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.45% | 12.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |