Explore the Family Name Hoying
The meaning of Hoying
German (Höying): variant of Höing (see Hoing).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoying in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoying saw modest growth between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 38,263 in 2000 to 37,125 in 2010, reflecting a change of approximately 2.97%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by about 10.48% over the same period, rising from 544 to 601. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #37,125 | 2.97% |
| Count | 544 | 601 | 10.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoying
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoying. In 2000, almost all individuals (99.08%) identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 98.34%, indicating a minor shift in ethnicity over the decade. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small percentage (0.83%) who reported having two or more races, a category that was not represented in 2000. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those with the Hoying surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.08% | 98.34% | -0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |