Explore the Family Name Hovious
The meaning of Hovious
Americanized form of Dutch Hovius: Latinized form of Hof, Van Hove or Ten Hove, a topographic name meaning ‘at the (manor) farm’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hovious in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hovious has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Hovious was ranked 46,944 in terms of surname popularity and had a count of 426 people bearing the name. By 2010, its rank dropped to 49,824 and the count slightly decreased to 421. This represents a change of -6.13 in ranking and -1.17 in count. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also fell by 12.5, moving from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #49,824 | -6.13% |
| Count | 426 | 421 | -1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hovious
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hovious is predominantly White, though it has seen a marginal decrease from 97.18% in 2000 to 96.44% in 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.41% to 1.43%. The group identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, going from 1.17% to 1.66%, representing a 41.88% change. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 96.44% | -0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.66% | 41.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.43% | 1.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |