Explore the Family Name Van Hoy
The meaning of Van Hoy
American or French (also Vanhoy): variant of Vannoy, a surname of Flemish origin. This surname is very rare in France (Nord).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Hoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Hoy saw a decrease in rank from 16,422 in the year 2000 to 17,080 in 2010, indicating a drop in popularity of about 4.01%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased during this period from 1,614 to 1,662, showing an increase of 2.97%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 6.67%, going from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.56 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,422 | #17,080 | -4.01% |
| Count | 1,614 | 1,662 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.56 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Hoy
In terms of ethnic identity, the Van Hoy surname was predominantly seen among White individuals in both 2000 and 2010, with very slight increase of 0.41% over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, rising by 33.33%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races saw a decrease in representation, down by 27.42% and 20% respectively. There were no discernible changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 96.93% | 0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 1.08% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 0.9% | -27.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.84% | -20% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |