Explore the Family Name Hoppin
The meaning of Hoppin
English (Devon): variant of Hopping.
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How common is the last name Hoppin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoppin has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 83,965, but by 2010, it had fallen to 98,099, a drop of roughly 16.8%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 208 in 2000 to 185 in 2010, marking an 11.06% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Hoppin per 100,000 people also fell by 25%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #98,099 | -16.83% |
| Count | 208 | 185 | -11.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoppin
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of White individuals with the surname Hoppin decreased from 84.62% in 2000 to 79.46% in 2010. However, there was an increase in the percentage of Black individuals with the same surname, moving up from 12.02% in 2000 to 14.05% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic with this surname during this period. Interestingly, for the first time in 2010, people identifying with two or more races started using the surname Hoppin, accounting for 3.78% of all individuals with this surname. No changes were noted in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.62% | 79.46% | -6.1% |
| Black | 12.02% | 14.05% | 16.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |