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

Hoock, 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 Hoock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoock in America

Hoock is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoock surname appeared 332 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 Hoock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoock 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 Hoock

The surname Hoock has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "hoek," which means "corner" or "angle." This suggests that the name may have originated from a geographic location or a descriptive term for a person living on a corner or at an angle.

The earliest known record of the surname Hoock can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where it was documented in the mid-1500s. Similar spellings, such as "Hoecke" and "Hoek," were also prevalent in this region during that time period.

One of the earliest references to the name Hoock comes from the Frisian historian Joannes Reitsma, who mentioned a Petrus Hoock in his work "Algemene Geschiedenis der Nederlanden" (General History of the Netherlands) from 1648. Petrus Hoock was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Leeuwarden during the early 17th century.

In the 17th century, the surname Hoock gained more prominence, particularly in the maritime regions of the Netherlands. Pieter Hoock (1618-1675) was a renowned Dutch Golden Age painter known for his seascapes and marine paintings. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Europe.

Another notable figure was Jacobus Hoock (1635-1696), a Dutch naturalist and microscopist. He made significant contributions to the field of microscopy and published the influential work "Micrographia" in 1665, which contained detailed illustrations of various microscopic observations.

During the 18th century, the name Hoock spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and England. In England, the name was sometimes anglicized to "Hook" or "Hooke." One prominent individual with this surname was Robert Hooke (1635-1703), an English scientist, architect, and polymath. He is best known for his contributions to the field of microscopy and his work on the nature of light and elasticity.

Another significant figure was Nathaniel Hooke (1664-1738), an English philosopher and theologian. He was a prominent figure in the Church of England and served as the chaplain to King George I.

As the centuries passed, the Hoock surname continued to be found in various parts of Europe, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including science, art, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoock

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

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

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