Explore the Family Name Hornecker
The meaning of Hornecker
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Horneck.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hornecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hornecker saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name fell from 64,385 in 2000 to 69,793 in 2010, indicating an 8.4% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a 2.77% decline during this period, with a total of 289 people bearing the surname in 2000 and 281 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #69,793 | -8.4% |
| Count | 289 | 281 | -2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hornecker
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Hornecker, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, exhibits some minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Hornecker surname identified as White, making up 94.46% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.59% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 2.77% of the Hornecker population in 2000 and increased slightly to 2.85% in 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.73% to 2.49%, a change of 43.93%. It's worth noting that there were no individuals with the Hornecker surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 93.59% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 2.85% | 2.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2.49% | 43.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |