2000
#9,425
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,164
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.17
Rare Last name
Hoopes
Derived from a place name meaning an area enclosed by a fence or surrounded by hills.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,070 Americans carry the last name Hoopes. That puts it at #8,860 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.19 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 84,215 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoopes 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
4.1K
1 in 84,215
Census rank
#8,860
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,549 bearers of the surname Hoopes in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.19 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8860th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoopes, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoopes
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoopes, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Hoopes 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 Hoopes surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 3,309
- Two or more races2.8% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 94
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 26
- Black or African American0.5% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hoopes
Hoopes 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
#9,421
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,452
+288 bearers (+9.1%)
Per 100,000 1.17
Rank movement Up 4 places
2020
#8,860
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,549
+97 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 1.19
Rank movement Up 561 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,425 | 3,164 | 1.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,421 | 3,452 | 1.17 | +288 bearers (+9.1%) | Up 4 places |
| 2020 | #8,860 | 3,549 | 1.19 | +97 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 561 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 Hoopes 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 | #9,421 | #8,860 | 6.0% |
| Count | 3,452 | 3,549 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 1.17 | 1.19 | 1.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hoopes bearers went from 3,452 to 3,549 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 561 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,421 to #8,860.
FAQ
Hoopes surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hoopes?
Name Census estimates that about 4,070 living Americans carry the surname Hoopes. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 84,215 residents.
How common is Hoopes?
Hoopes ranks #8,860 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.19 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,549 people with the surname Hoopes. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,070), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.19 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.19 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Hoopes.
Has Hoopes become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hoopes went from 3,452 recorded bearers to 3,549. That is an increase of 97 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #9,421 to #8,860.
What does the Census say about the background of Hoopes?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoopes, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Hoopes in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (3,309 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hoopes appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Hoopes (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 Hoopes mean?
Derived from a place name meaning an area enclosed by a fence or surrounded by hills. 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 Hoopes (1.19 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 people have the surname Hoopes?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.