2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hodur
An English surname derived from the Old Norse word for "battle".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Hodur. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hodur surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Hodur in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hodur, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hodur
The surname "HODUR" is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Nottinghamshire, where it was likely derived from an Old English word meaning "a hoard" or "a treasure".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Hodor". This historical record suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was a keeper or guardian of valuables.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Hoder" and "Hodere", reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time. These variations persisted until the 16th century when the spelling "Hodur" became more standardized.
The name is also associated with several place names, such as Hodur's Hill in Derbyshire and Hodur's Field in Lincolnshire, further pointing to its English origins and the presence of individuals bearing this surname in various regions.
Notable individuals with the surname "HODUR" throughout history include:
1. William Hodur (1602-1677), a prominent landowner and merchant in the city of Bristol during the 17th century.
2. Elizabeth Hodur (1745-1812), a renowned seamstress and author of "The Art of Needlework", a book that became a significant reference for her craft in the late 18th century.
3. John Hodur (1822-1891), a British explorer who documented his travels through the Himalayan region in his book "Journeys in the Himalayas".
4. Mary Hodur (1867-1943), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Manchester.
5. Richard Hodur (1920-2005), a decorated World War II veteran and recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery during the Battle of the Bulge.
While the surname "HODUR" may not be among the most common today, its rich history and connections to various regions of England, as well as the notable individuals who have borne it, contribute to its enduring significance within the tapestry of English surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hodur
Among Census respondents with the surname Hodur, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hodur bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hodur surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hodur
Hodur appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-20 bearers (-14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,034 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,152 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -20 bearers (-14.4%) | Down 24,034 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 1,152 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hodur surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #141,309 | -0.8% |
| Count | 119 | 121 | 1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hodur bearers went from 119 to 121 (+1.7% change). The surname moved down 1,152 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #141,309.
FAQ
Hodur surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hodur?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Hodur. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Hodur?
Hodur ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Hodur. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hodur.
Has Hodur become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hodur went from 119 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 2 (+1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Hodur?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hodur, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hodur in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hodur appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.5%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hodur (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hodur mean?
An English surname derived from the Old Norse word for "battle". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hodur (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Hodur?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.