2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hojara
A surname of Spanish origin, possibly derived from a place name or related to an occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Hojara. 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 Hojara 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 Hojara 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 Hojara, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hojara
The surname HOJARA has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran. It is believed to have first emerged during the 10th century AD, during the reign of the Samanid dynasty. The name is derived from the Persian word "hojara," which means "stonecutter" or "mason."
HOJARA was initially a occupational surname, given to individuals who worked as stonecutters or masons. These skilled artisans played a crucial role in the construction of many of the region's magnificent architectural marvels, including mosques, palaces, and fortifications.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname HOJARA can be found in a manuscript from the 12th century, detailing the construction of a grand mosque in the city of Nishapur. The document lists several stonemasons and their assistants, many of whom bore the surname HOJARA.
In the 13th century, during the Mongol invasion of Persia, a notable figure named Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-HOJARA was known for his expertise in siege warfare and the construction of fortifications. His skills were highly valued by the Mongol rulers, and he played a significant role in the defense of several cities.
The HOJARA surname eventually spread beyond the borders of Persia, carried by migrants and travelers to neighboring regions. By the 15th century, individuals bearing this name could be found in parts of modern-day Turkey, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.
One of the most renowned figures with the surname HOJARA was Mirza Ghiyas Beg HOJARA, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the 16th century. He is credited with the design and construction of several iconic structures, including the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
Another notable HOJARA was Mustafa HOJARA, a 17th-century Ottoman architect who was responsible for the construction of several mosques and public buildings in Istanbul and other parts of the empire.
In the 19th century, a historian named Ahmad HOJARA wrote a comprehensive chronicle of the city of Herat, Afghanistan, providing valuable insights into the region's history and culture.
As the centuries passed, the HOJARA surname continued to be carried by individuals engaged in various professions, including stonemasons, architects, engineers, and scholars, reflecting the diverse paths that descendants of this name have taken.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hojara
Among Census respondents with the surname Hojara, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hojara 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 Hojara surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hojara
Hojara 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+13 bearers (+12.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,903 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-6 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,557 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.5%) | Up 3,903 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 6,557 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 Hojara 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 | #142,108 | #148,665 | -4.6% |
| Count | 117 | 111 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hojara bearers went from 117 to 111 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 6,557 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #148,665.
FAQ
Hojara surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hojara?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Hojara. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Hojara?
Hojara 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 Hojara. 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 Hojara.
Has Hojara become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hojara went from 117 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Hojara?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hojara, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Hojara in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hojara appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Hispanic (4.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Hojara (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 Hojara mean?
A surname of Spanish origin, possibly derived from a place name or related to an occupation. 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 Hojara (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 common is the surname Hojara?
See how many people have the last name Hojara on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.