Explore the Family Name Stonehocker
The meaning of Stonehocker
Most probably, an Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Steinhacker, an occupational name, from German Steinhacker ‘stone cutter’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stonehocker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stonehocker saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 38,524, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 38,155, a 0.96% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 540 to 581, a rise of 7.59%. However, the proportion of people with the name Stonehocker per 100k remained stable at 0.2 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #38,155 | 0.96% |
| Count | 540 | 581 | 7.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stonehocker
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stonehocker also changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant shift was seen in the Hispanic category, which experienced an increase of 122.58%, rising from 0.93% to 2.07%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also increased by 48.65%. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as White, from 95.19% in 2000 to 93.80% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly by 22.52%, while the categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 93.8% | -1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.75% | 48.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 2.07% | 122.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 0.86% | -22.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |