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

Hookey, 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 Hookey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hookey in America

Hookey is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hookey surname appeared 156 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 Hookey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hookey 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 Hookey

The surname Hookey has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "hoc," meaning a hook or a crook, combined with the diminutive suffix "-ey." This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a hook-shaped bend in a road or river.

The earliest known record of the name Hookey can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "de Hockeye." This document was a survey of landowners and their holdings, indicating that the Hookey family had established themselves as landowners in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Hockeye," "Hokey," and "Hockey," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that period. One notable figure was John Hockeye, a merchant from Bristol, who is mentioned in records from 1349.

By the 16th century, the spelling had largely settled on "Hookey." In 1587, a Thomas Hookey was recorded as a landowner in the village of Woodstock, near Oxford. This suggests that the family had maintained their status as landowners over several centuries.

The Hookey name has been found in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. In the 17th century, a prominent figure was Sir Robert Hookey (1624-1698), a wealthy merchant and member of the East India Company, who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1673.

Other notable individuals bearing the Hookey surname include:

1. William Hookey (1793-1864), a British surveyor and architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Oxfordshire.
2. Elizabeth Hookey (1825-1908), an English philanthropist and social reformer, known for her work in improving the living conditions of the poor in London.
3. John Hookey (1865-1944), a British lawyer and politician who served as a member of Parliament for Oxford from 1906 to 1918.
4. Henry Hookey (1879-1961), an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in the early 20th century.
5. Mary Hookey (1907-1998), a British artist and sculptor, famous for her bronze and marble sculptures, many of which are displayed in public spaces across England.

While the Hookey surname may have originated from a humble description of someone living near a hook-shaped bend, it has since been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, politicians, artists, and sportsmen, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hookey

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

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

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