2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hoeme
A Germanic surname derived from the name of a place or home settlement.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Hoeme. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoeme 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Hoeme in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoeme, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hoeme
The surname HOEME is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "hohen," which means "high" or "elevated." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a physically high or elevated area, such as a hill or mountain.
One of the earliest known references to the HOEME surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg, dating back to the 13th century. A merchant named Hans HOEME is mentioned in a document from 1268, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.
During the 14th century, the HOEME family appears to have been well-established in the region of Bavaria, particularly in the towns of Augsburg and Munich. Records from this period show several individuals bearing the HOEME name, including a prominent landowner named Heinrich HOEME, who lived in Augsburg between 1325 and 1391.
In the 15th century, the HOEME surname began to spread beyond Bavaria and into other parts of Germany. One notable figure from this era was Johann HOEME, a Lutheran theologian and author who was born in Saxony in 1458 and died in 1522. His writings on religious reform were influential during the Protestant Reformation.
The 16th century saw the emergence of several HOEME family members who achieved recognition in various fields. One such individual was Matthias HOEME, a renowned painter and sculptor who was born in Nuremberg in 1532 and died in 1602. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Germany.
Another prominent figure from this period was Gerhard HOEME, a scholar and educator who lived from 1554 to 1627. He taught at several universities in Germany and wrote several books on philosophy and theology that were widely read during his lifetime.
As the HOEME surname continued to spread throughout Germany in the following centuries, it also began to appear in other parts of Europe, particularly in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. While the name has remained relatively uncommon compared to some other German surnames, it has persisted over time and can still be found in various regions today.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoeme
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoeme, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hoeme 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 Hoeme surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 108
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hoeme
Hoeme 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
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,341 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,600 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 2,341 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 5,600 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 Hoeme 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 | #145,757 | -4.0% |
| Count | 119 | 115 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hoeme bearers went from 119 to 115 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 5,600 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #145,757.
FAQ
Hoeme surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hoeme?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Hoeme. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Hoeme?
Hoeme ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Hoeme. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Hoeme.
Has Hoeme become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hoeme went from 119 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Hoeme?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoeme, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) 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 Hoeme in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hoeme appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Two or More Races (4.3%), 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 Hoeme (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 Hoeme mean?
A Germanic surname derived from the name of a place or home settlement. 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 Hoeme (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 have the surname Hoeme?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.