Explore the Family Name Hoyne
The meaning of Hoyne
Irish (Kilkenny): phonetic Anglicization of Gaelic Ó hEoghain, generally Anglicized elsewhere as Owen and often replaced in Ulster by Hines or Hynds.
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How common is the last name Hoyne in the United States?
The surname Hoyne has seen a slight decline in popularity over the span of a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hoyne was ranked 50,572nd in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to 59,171st, marking a 17% decrease. The count of individuals with the surname also fell from 388 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, a reduction of just under 12%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hoyne per 100,000 decreased by about 14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #59,171 | -17% |
| Count | 388 | 342 | -11.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoyne
When considering the ethnic identity of those with the surname Hoyne, there have been some minor changes over time as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identifying as White remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 92.01% in 2000 to 91.81% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of approximately 28%, and those identifying as two or more races increased by nearly 42%. Interestingly, by 2010, there was a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander within the Hoyne population, while the percentage of Black individuals dropped to zero. There continued to be no representation from the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.01% | 91.81% | -0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.92% | 41.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.63% | 27.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Black | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |