Explore the Family Name Hoyes
The meaning of Hoyes
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Hoy, a post-medieval modification of the surname, with excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Hoyes in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hoyes" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hoyes ranked as the 54,020th most popular surname in the United States, with 358 instances recorded. However, by 2010, the surname dropped to the 58,604th position with a count of 346. This represents a decrease of 3.35% in the total count and an overall popularity change of -8.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #58,604 | -8.49% |
| Count | 358 | 346 | -3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoyes
Turning to ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoyes has also shifted slightly over the same period. In 2000, the majority of Hoyes holders identified as White (69.27%), followed by Black (23.18%), with small percentages identifying as Hispanic (3.07%) or belonging to two or more races (3.91%). By 2010, while White and Black identities remained predominant, their proportions had decreased to 63.58% and 20.23% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hoyes holders identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising to 11.27%, and those identifying with two or more races increased marginally to 4.05%. Interestingly, there were no reported instances of Hoyes holders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.27% | 63.58% | -8.21% |
| Black | 23.18% | 20.23% | -12.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 11.27% | 267.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.91% | 4.05% | 3.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |