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

Hoopes, 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 Hoopes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoopes in America

Hoopes is the 9421st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoopes surname appeared 3,452 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hoopes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoopes 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 Hoopes

The surname Hoopes is believed to have originated in England, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place called Hoop, which was likely a small village or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded spellings of the name Hoopes appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Hopa." This entry suggests that the name may have originated from the Old English words "hop" meaning a small enclosed valley, and "ing" denoting a group or family.

In the late 12th century, records show the name spelled as "de Hopas," indicating a Norman-French influence on the name's evolution. This spelling variation suggests that the family may have originated from or held lands in the area known as Hoop.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Hoopes surname was Roger de Hopas, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1207. Another early record is that of John de Hoppas, mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273.

In the 16th century, the surname began to take on its modern spelling of "Hoopes." Notable individuals from this period include Christopher Hoopes, a merchant from Bristol, England, who was born in 1556.

As the name spread across England, it became associated with various place names, such as Hoope in Derbyshire, Hoope in Shropshire, and Hoope in Herefordshire. These place names likely contributed to the variations in spelling and pronunciation of the surname.

Other notable historical figures with the Hoopes surname include:

1. Robert Hoopes (1620-1688), one of the earliest settlers in Pennsylvania and a Quaker minister.
2. Joshua Hoopes (1685-1766), a prominent Quaker leader and landowner in Pennsylvania.
3. Edward Hoopes (1768-1852), an American farmer and pioneer who helped establish the town of Hoopes, Maryland.
4. Josiah Hoopes (1804-1888), a renowned horticulturist and nurseryman from West Chester, Pennsylvania.
5. Wilford Hoopes (1858-1936), an American painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

The Hoopes surname has a rich history, with roots dating back to medieval England and a strong association with various locations across the country. While the name has evolved over time, it has maintained its distinct identity and has been carried by notable individuals throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoopes

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

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

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