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

Hockney, 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 Hockney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hockney in America

Hockney is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hockney surname appeared 141 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 Hockney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hockney 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 Hockney

The surname HOCKNEY is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hoc," meaning hook, and "ey," meaning island or land by water, suggesting a connection to a hooked-shaped area of land near a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HOCKNEY can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a Robert Hockeney is listed as a resident of the village of Hockney, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This village likely played a significant role in the origin and spread of the surname.

HOCKNEY is also mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire, a historical legal document from the 13th century, indicating the name's presence in the region during that time period. Variations in spelling, such as Hockney, Hokney, and Hockneye, can be found in these early records.

One notable bearer of the HOCKNEY surname was William Hockney, a 16th-century landowner and farmer from the village of Hockney, who was born around 1520 and died in 1587. His descendants continued to carry the name and contribute to the local community.

Another individual of historical significance was John Hockney, born in 1645 in Yorkshire, who served as a member of the English Parliament during the late 17th century, representing the Yorkshire constituency from 1689 to 1695.

In the 18th century, the HOCKNEY name gained further recognition with the birth of Thomas Hockney (1720-1793), a renowned architect and builder who designed several notable structures in Yorkshire, including the Hockney Manor House, which still stands today.

The most famous bearer of the HOCKNEY surname in modern times is undoubtedly David Hockney, the acclaimed English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer, born in 1937 in Bradford, Yorkshire. His vibrant and innovative works have earned him international acclaim and a place among the most influential artists of the 20th century.

The HOCKNEY surname has a rich history rooted in the Yorkshire region of England, with records dating back to the 13th century. Over the centuries, the name has been associated with landowners, parliamentarians, architects, and renowned artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hockney

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

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

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