2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Namahoe
A Native American surname, possibly derived from a Native American word or phrase.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Namahoe. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Namahoe 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Namahoe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Namahoe, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 60.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (25.2%) and Hispanic (7.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Namahoe
The surname "NAMAHOE" is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch phrase "naam hoe," which translates to "name how" or "what's the name?" This phrase was likely used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who frequently asked others for their names.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Namahoe can be found in the parish records of the small village of Haarlem, located near Amsterdam. In 1642, a man named Pieter Namahoe is listed as a witness at a local wedding ceremony. It is unclear if Pieter was born with this surname or if he adopted it later in life.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Dutch settlers and traders brought the Namahoe name with them as they established colonies and trading posts around the world. In 1683, a merchant named Jan Namahoe is recorded as having set up a successful trading business in the Cape Colony of South Africa.
The Namahoe name also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. In 1712, a man named Heinrich Namahoe was born in the German city of Hamburg. He later became a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker, with his intricately crafted timepieces highly sought after by the wealthy and nobility.
In the late 18th century, a French nobleman named Émile Namahoe (1772-1848) gained notoriety for his role in the French Revolution. He was a vocal supporter of the revolutionary cause and served as a member of the National Convention during the height of the uprising.
As the 19th century dawned, the Namahoe name continued to appear in various parts of the world. In 1812, a British explorer named William Namahoe (1785-1863) embarked on an expedition to map and chart the uncharted regions of the Australian outback. His detailed maps and journals proved invaluable for subsequent explorers and settlers in the continent.
Another notable figure was the American author and poet, Emily Namahoe (1830-1886). Born in Massachusetts, she was a prominent figure in the Transcendentalist movement and her works exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and personal freedom were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
While the Namahoe surname may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history spans continents and centuries, reflecting the diverse journeys and accomplishments of those who carried this name throughout the ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Namahoe
Among Census respondents with the surname Namahoe, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 60.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (25.2%) and Hispanic (7.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Namahoe 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 Namahoe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander60.7% · 65
- Two or more races25.2% · 27
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 8
- White5.6% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Namahoe
Namahoe 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-6 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,845 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 989 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 15,845 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 989 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 Namahoe 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 | #152,628 | #151,639 | 0.6% |
| Count | 107 | 107 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Namahoe bearers went from 107 to 107 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 989 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #151,639.
FAQ
Namahoe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Namahoe?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Namahoe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Namahoe?
Namahoe ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Namahoe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Namahoe.
Has Namahoe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Namahoe went from 107 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Namahoe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Namahoe, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 60.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (25.2%) and Hispanic (7.5%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Namahoe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.7% (65 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Namahoe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (60.7%), Two or More Races (25.2%), Hispanic (7.5%). 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 Namahoe (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 Namahoe mean?
A Native American surname, possibly derived from a Native American word or phrase. 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 Namahoe (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 Namahoe?
You can see how common the surname Namahoe is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.