2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hoyda
An occupational surname potentially derived from the German word for cowherd or woodcutter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Hoyda. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoyda 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
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Hoyda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoyda, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hoyda
The surname HOYDA is of Russian origin, believed to have emerged in the 16th century or earlier. It is derived from the Old Russian word "khuda," meaning "thin" or "lean," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname for someone with a slender or skinny physique.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HOYDA surname can be found in a 17th-century census document from the city of Novgorod, where a certain Ivan Hoyda was listed as a merchant. This document provides evidence that the name was in use among the merchant class during that time period.
In the 18th century, the HOYDA name appeared in several military records, indicating that individuals bearing this surname served in the Russian armed forces. One notable example is Mikhail Hoyda, a cavalry officer who fought in the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774.
The 19th century saw the emergence of several prominent figures with the HOYDA surname, including Nikolai Hoyda (1819-1891), a renowned Russian historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of the Crimean Peninsula. Another notable HOYDA was Andrei Hoyda (1842-1914), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Russian Empire.
During the early 20th century, the HOYDA name gained recognition in the field of art and literature. Yevgeny Hoyda (1879-1941) was a celebrated Russian painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while Vasily Hoyda (1892-1968) was a respected poet and author who published several collections of poetry and short stories.
Another individual of note is Konstantin Hoyda (1907-1982), a renowned Soviet scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of rocket technology and played a crucial role in the Soviet space program.
While the HOYDA surname is not as common as some other Russian names, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, including military service, academia, law, art, and science.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoyda
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoyda, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Hoyda 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 Hoyda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 122
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hoyda
Hoyda 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+5 bearers (+4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,464 places
2020
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+8 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,695 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.6%) | Down 4,464 places |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.0%) | Up 4,695 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 Hoyda 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 | #145,220 | #140,525 | 3.2% |
| Count | 114 | 122 | 7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hoyda bearers went from 114 to 122 (+7.0% change). The surname moved up 4,695 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #140,525.
FAQ
Hoyda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hoyda?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Hoyda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Hoyda?
Hoyda ranks #140,525 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 122 people with the surname Hoyda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), 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 Hoyda.
Has Hoyda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hoyda went from 114 recorded bearers to 122. That is an increase of 8 (+7.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Hoyda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoyda, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Hoyda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (122 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hoyda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Hoyda (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 Hoyda mean?
An occupational surname potentially derived from the German word for cowherd or woodcutter. 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 Hoyda (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 many people have the last name Hoyda?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Hoyda at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.