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

Hoem, 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 Hoem surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoem in America

Hoem is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoem surname appeared 236 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 Hoem.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoem 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 Hoem

The surname "HOEM" is believed to have originated in Norway during the medieval period, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old Norse word "heimr," which referred to a homestead or settlement. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a particular farmstead or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HOEM" can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomatic documents dating back to the 13th century. Specifically, a certain "Thorvald Hoem" is mentioned in a document from 1289, indicating that the name was in use during that time.

Throughout the centuries, various spelling variations of the name have emerged, including "Hoem," "Hoym," and "Hoyme." These variations can often be traced back to different regions or dialects within Norway, as well as the influence of other languages such as Danish and Swedish.

In the 16th century, a prominent Norwegian nobleman named Nils Hoem (1505-1572) played a significant role in the country's political and military affairs. He served as a member of the Norwegian Council of the Realm and was involved in various conflicts, including the Northern Seven Years' War.

Another notable figure bearing the "HOEM" surname was Ludvig Hoem (1715-1788), a Norwegian-Danish merchant and ship owner. He was active in the thriving timber trade between Norway and Denmark, contributing to the economic prosperity of both countries during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, Hans Hoem (1822-1897) gained recognition as a Norwegian lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Storting (Norwegian parliament) and was instrumental in shaping various legal reforms during his tenure.

The name "HOEM" has also been associated with several places in Norway, such as the village of Hoem in Vestfold og Telemark county, and the farm Hoem in Rogaland county. These place names likely originated from the same Old Norse word and may have influenced the surname's development and spread throughout the country.

It is worth noting that while the surname "HOEM" has its roots in Norway, it has since been carried to various other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval Norwegian settlements and the meaning associated with a homestead or dwelling place.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoem

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

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

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