Explore the Family Name Hovda
The meaning of Hovda
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads, so named from the dative singular of Old Norse hófthi ‘rounded peak’, from hǫfuth ‘head’.
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How common is the last name Hovda in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hovda has seen a slight decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hovda ranked 50,686 in popularity amongst all surnames and dropped to 55,741 in 2010, marking a 9.97% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 387 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, a 4.91% drop. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the number of individuals named Hovda decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #55,741 | -9.97% |
| Count | 387 | 368 | -4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hovda
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hovda, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly found within the white community. In 2000, approximately 95.61% of those with the Hovda surname identified as white, which increased to 97.55% in 2010. There was a small percentage, 2.07% in 2000, identifying as Hispanic, which reduced to 1.36% in 2010. The percent of individuals identifying with two or more races was 2.33% in 2000 but suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. No individuals with the Hovda surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 97.55% | 2.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 1.36% | -34.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |