Explore the Family Name Van Hoff
The meaning of Van Hoff
Dutch: topographic name for someone living or working on a hof ‘farmstead, manor farm, court’ (see Hoff).
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How common is the last name Van Hoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Van Hoff" had a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking slid from 60,083 to 63,373, indicating a decrease of about 5.48%. Interestingly, the count of people with this surname saw a marginal increase of 0.32%, from 314 in 2000 to 315 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname dropped by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #63,373 | -5.48% |
| Count | 314 | 315 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Hoff
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents that the vast majority of individuals with the Van Hoff surname identified as White in both years—with an increase of 0.66% observed from 2000 to 2010. There was a noticeable increase of 19.50% in those identifying with two or more races, though the actual percentages remain small (1.59% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010). No individuals with the Van Hoff surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 97.14% | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.9% | 19.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |