Explore the Family Name Hovet
The meaning of Hovet
Norwegian: habitational name from the name of several farms, the definite singular form of hov ‘ridge, hill’.
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How common is the last name Hovet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hovet has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank slipped from 73,659 in 2000 to 75,799 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.91%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Hovet surname slightly increased by 3.67%, from 245 in 2000 to 254 in 2010. This resulted in maintaining a stable proportion per 100k people at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #75,799 | -2.91% |
| Count | 245 | 254 | 3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hovet
Turning to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those with the Hovet surname primarily identify as White, though there were some shifts from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 95.51% identified as White, but this decreased to 90.55% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, from 2.86% in 2000 to 6.30% in 2010. There was also a new development in 2010, with 2.36% identifying with two or more races. The census reported no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Hovet surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 90.55% | -5.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 6.3% | 120.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |