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

Hoac, 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 Hoac surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoac in America

Hoac is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoac surname appeared 148 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 Hoac.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoac 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 Hoac

The surname Hoac is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch word "hoek," which means "corner" or "angle." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in a particular corner or angled area of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hoac can be found in the baptismal records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam, where a child named Pieter Hoac was baptized in 1587. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Hoac appeared in various Dutch municipal records, such as tax records and land ownership documents. One notable example is Jan Hoac, a landowner from the city of Delft, whose name is mentioned in a deed dated 1642.

During the 18th century, the Hoac name spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with significant Dutch influence or migration. For instance, a merchant named Willem Hoac is recorded as having settled in the city of Hamburg, Germany, in 1724.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Hoac was Dirk Hoac, a Dutch painter born in 1585 in Amsterdam. He was known for his portraits and genre scenes depicting everyday life in the Netherlands during the Dutch Golden Age.

Another notable figure was Johan Hoac, a Dutch philosopher and theologian born in 1638 in Rotterdam. He gained recognition for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, and his work influenced later thinkers in the Enlightenment era.

In the 19th century, the Hoac name appeared in various regions of the United States, likely due to Dutch immigration during this period. One prominent individual was Sarah Hoac, an author and activist born in 1822 in New York City. She wrote several books advocating for women's rights and social reform.

The surname Hoac also has connections to place names in the Netherlands, such as the town of Hoeksche Waard, which means "Corner Ward" in Dutch. This town's name likely influenced the development of the Hoac surname among individuals who resided in or originated from that area.

Throughout history, the surname Hoac has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and landowners. While not an extremely common name, it has persisted over several centuries and continues to be carried by families with Dutch heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoac

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

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 Hoac 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 Hoac 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 Hoac was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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