Explore the Family Name Hopps
The meaning of Hopps
English (North Yorkshire and Durham): variant of Hobbs with unvoicing of /b/.
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How common is the last name Hopps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hopps has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,199th in terms of prevalence, but fell to 27,021st by 2010 — a decrease of 7.23%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased from 923 in 2000 to 897 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.82%. The proportion of the population bearing the surname Hopps per 100,000 individuals also declined by 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,199 | #27,021 | -7.23% |
| Count | 923 | 897 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hopps
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hopps, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is most commonly linked with individuals identifying as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group, falling from 75.08% in 2000 to 73.69% in 2010. The percentage of Hopps identifying as Black also decreased over this period from 18.09% to 17.17%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.38% to 2.9%. Notably, in the 2010 census, 3.68% of those with the surname Hopps identified with two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. However, no individuals with the surname Hopps identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.08% | 73.69% | -1.85% |
| Black | 18.09% | 17.17% | -5.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 2.9% | 21.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |