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

Hockman, 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 Hockman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hockman in America

Hockman is the 9956th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hockman surname appeared 3,242 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hockman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hockman 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 Hockman

The surname Hockman is of English origin, with roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have emerged as an occupational name, referring to individuals who were employed as 'hockmen' or 'hucksters' – peddlers or hawkers who traveled from town to town selling their wares.

The name is derived from the Middle English word 'hukster,' which itself stems from the Old French 'huquer,' meaning 'to hawk' or 'to peddle.' This linguistic lineage suggests that the Hockman name was borne by those who made a living through the trade of small goods and merchandise.

Historical records indicate that the earliest known instances of the Hockman surname can be found in the parish registers of Hertfordshire and Essex counties in England. Among the earliest recorded bearers of the name was William Hockman, whose birth was documented in the parish of Great Hormead, Hertfordshire, in 1591.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Hockman name appeared sporadically in various English records, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662 and the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642. In the latter document, a Thomas Hockman was listed as a resident of the town of Colchester, Essex.

Notably, the Hockman surname was also present in the British colonies of North America during the colonial era. One of the earliest known bearers of the name in the New World was John Hockman, who arrived in Virginia in 1642 and later settled in Northampton County.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Hockman surname have achieved notable recognition. In the realm of literature, Henry Hockman (1822-1891) was a British author and journalist who published works on various subjects, including history and travel. In the field of music, William Hockman (1801-1871) was an English violinist and composer who served as the principal violinist for the Royal Opera House in London.

Other notable Hockmans include Richard Hockman (1789-1853), a British politician and member of parliament for the city of Norwich, and John Hockman (1765-1842), an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War and later became a successful businessman in Pennsylvania.

While the Hockman name may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, its history and origins remain firmly rooted in the occupational traditions of medieval England, serving as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the English language and its naming conventions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hockman

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

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

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