Explore the Family Name Hoyman
The meaning of Hoyman
1. Americanized form of German Hoymann: habitational name for someone from Hoya on the Weser river. 2. Americanized form of German Hoymann: variant of Heumann. 3. Americanized form of Dutch Hooijman or its variant Hooyman.
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How common is the last name Hoyman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoyman has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Hoyman was ranked at 62,236 and had a count of 301. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 73,005 with a count of 266, noting a 17.3% drop in rank and an 11.63% reduction in count. The proportion per 100k also reflected this trend, declining from 0.11 to 0.09, marking a decrease of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #73,005 | -17.3% |
| Count | 301 | 266 | -11.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoyman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoyman, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 96.35% identified as White, increasing to 98.12% by 2010. In contrast, both Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic affiliations saw a complete drop, falling from 1.66% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The categories of Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 98.12% | 1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |