2000
#111,740
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hoffmire
A German-derived surname meaning farmer or steward.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Hoffmire. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoffmire 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Hoffmire in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoffmire, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hoffmire
The surname Hoffmire has its roots in Germany, and it is believed to have originated in the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the German words "hof," meaning "court" or "farm," and "mire," meaning "boundary" or "demarcation." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near the boundary of a court or farm.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hoffmire can be found in a manuscript from the town of Memmingen in Bavaria, dated around 1460. The document mentions a certain Hans Hoffmire, who was a local landowner. Another early reference to the name comes from the town of Nürnberg, where a family by the name of Hoffmire is mentioned in a tax record from the late 15th century.
The name Hoffmire has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Hoffmayer, Hoffmeyer, and Hoffmier. These variations can be attributed to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.
One notable individual bearing the surname Hoffmire was Johann Hoffmire, a German artist and engraver who lived in the 16th century. He is known for his intricate woodcut illustrations, which adorned many books and manuscripts of the era.
Another prominent figure was Christoph Hoffmire, a German theologian and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He was a professor at the University of Tübingen and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.
In the 18th century, a man named Friedrich Hoffmire gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in the town of Augsburg. His timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and nobility of the time.
Moving forward to the 19th century, we find a mention of a writer named Wilhelmina Hoffmire, who wrote several novels and short stories that explored themes of love, loss, and family relationships.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was a German-American engineer named Heinrich Hoffmire, who made significant contributions to the development of early automotive technology. He worked for several prominent car manufacturers and held several patents for his innovations.
While the surname Hoffmire has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States and other countries, due to immigration and migration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in Germany, where it was likely associated with individuals living near the boundaries of courts or farms.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoffmire
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoffmire, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hoffmire 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 Hoffmire surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 105
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hoffmire
Hoffmire 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
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
-19 bearers (-13.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,308 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-16 bearers (-12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,617 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #111,740 | 146 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-13.0%) | Down 21,308 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.6%) | Down 15,617 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 Hoffmire 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 | #133,048 | #148,665 | -11.7% |
| Count | 127 | 111 | -12.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hoffmire bearers went from 127 to 111 (-12.6% change). The surname moved down 15,617 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #148,665.
FAQ
Hoffmire surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hoffmire?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Hoffmire. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Hoffmire?
Hoffmire ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Hoffmire. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Hoffmire.
Has Hoffmire become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hoffmire went from 127 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 16 (-12.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Hoffmire?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoffmire, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Hoffmire in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hoffmire appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Two or More Races (4.5%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Hoffmire (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 Hoffmire mean?
A German-derived surname meaning farmer or steward. 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 Hoffmire (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 Americans have the surname Hoffmire?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.