Find out how popular the last name Hoa is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hoa.

Hoa, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hoa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoa in America

Hoa is the 62714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoa surname appeared 319 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hoa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoa to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hoa

The surname HOA has its origins in Asia, specifically in Vietnam. It is believed to have emerged in the 12th century during the Ly Dynasty, which ruled from 1009 to 1225. The name is derived from the Old Vietnamese word "hoa," which means "flower" or "blossom."

Early records indicate that the name was initially used by families in the northern regions of Vietnam, particularly around the capital city of Thang Long (modern-day Hanoi). It is possible that the name was bestowed upon individuals or families associated with the cultivation or trade of flowers, which held significant cultural and symbolic value in Vietnamese society.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the name HOA can be found in a 14th-century manuscript called "The Annals of Dai Viet," which chronicled the history of the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400). The manuscript references a nobleman named Hoa Nguyen Trung, who played a crucial role in the defense of the kingdom against Mongolian invasions.

During the 15th century, the name HOA gained prominence when a family from the village of Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh province rose to prominence. This family produced several notable figures, including Hoa Ngo Quyen (1438-1518), a renowned poet and scholar who served as a high-ranking official under the Le Dynasty.

Another illustrious bearer of the HOA surname was Hoa Nguyen Trai (1380-1442), a revered poet, philosopher, and military strategist. His works, such as "The Tale of Kieu" and "The Book of Edicts," are considered masterpieces of Vietnamese literature and have had a lasting impact on the country's cultural heritage.

In the 16th century, the name HOA was associated with the village of Hoa Loc in Quang Tri province. This region was known for its skilled artisans and craftsmen, including the renowned Hoa Tran Gia (1515-1590), a master potter whose ceramics were highly sought after by the royal court and nobility.

Throughout the centuries, the HOA surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, such as literature, arts, politics, and academia. Some notable figures include Hoa Le Quy Don (1726-1784), a renowned Confucian scholar and political reformer, and Hoa Nguyen Dinh Chieu (1822-1888), a celebrated poet and nationalist during the French colonial period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoa

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hoa.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hoa was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hoa has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hoa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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