UK surname
A surname derived from the Dutch word "hoop" meaning a barrel or cask maker.
In the 1881 census there were 36 people recorded with the Hoop surname, ranking it #28,559 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 39, ranked #35,484, down from #28,559 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bury, Govan Combination and Doncaster. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hoop is 162 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8.3%.
1881 census count
36
Ranked #28,559
Modern count
39
2016, ranked #35,484
Peak year
1861
162 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hoop surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hoop surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 65 | #21,747 |
| 1861 | historical | 162 | #14,310 |
| 1881 | historical | 36 | #28,559 |
| 1891 | historical | 80 | #26,785 |
| 1901 | historical | 37 | #30,009 |
| 1911 | historical | 39 | #29,025 |
| 1997 | modern | 30 | #34,701 |
| 1998 | modern | 29 | #34,948 |
| 1999 | modern | 26 | #35,320 |
| 2000 | modern | 25 | #35,382 |
| 2001 | modern | 26 | #35,152 |
| 2002 | modern | 28 | #35,139 |
| 2003 | modern | 26 | #35,371 |
| 2004 | modern | 28 | #35,354 |
| 2005 | modern | 23 | #35,924 |
| 2006 | modern | 27 | #35,746 |
| 2007 | modern | 31 | #35,592 |
| 2008 | modern | 28 | #35,875 |
| 2009 | modern | 29 | #35,922 |
| 2010 | modern | 33 | #35,794 |
| 2011 | modern | 33 | #35,777 |
| 2012 | modern | 36 | #35,595 |
| 2013 | modern | 34 | #35,761 |
| 2014 | modern | 35 | #35,722 |
| 2015 | modern | 35 | #35,702 |
| 2016 | modern | 39 | #35,484 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bury, Govan Combination, Doncaster, Escrick and Mottram-in-Longdendale. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bury | Lancashire |
| 2 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| 3 | Doncaster | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Escrick | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 5 | Mottram-in-Longdendale | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hoop surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hoop, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hoop surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hoop household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hoop is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hoop is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hoop, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HOOP is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "hop" meaning a small enclosed valley or hollow. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived in or near a small valley or depression in the landscape.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de la Hoppe" in Norfolk, England. This suggests that the surname was already in use by the late 11th century, though it may have existed earlier in various spellings.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms such as "atte Hoppe," "de la Hoppe," and "de la Hope" in different parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Essex. These variations reflect the evolution of the name's spelling over time.
Notable early bearers of the name include John atte Hoppe, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273, and William de la Hoppe, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327.
In the 16th century, the surname HOOP began to take on its modern spelling, appearing as "Hoop" in records such as the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a Robert Hoop was baptized in 1587.
One of the most famous historical figures with the surname HOOP was John Hoop (c. 1495-1555), an English Protestant Reformer and martyr, who was burned at the stake for his religious beliefs during the Marian Persecutions under Queen Mary I.
Other notable individuals with the surname HOOP include:
1. Theodor Hoop (1622-1672), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings. 2. Robert Hooper (1773-1835), an English engineer and inventor who improved the design of the compound marine steam engine. 3. John Hoop (1770-1849), an American politician who served as a United States Representative from Pennsylvania. 4. Adriaen Hooft (1589-1676), a Dutch Golden Age poet and playwright, known for his tragedies and comedies.
The surname HOOP continues to be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with historical ties to England and the Netherlands, though its prevalence and distribution have evolved over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hoop surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 15 Hoops recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.31x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 15 | 4.31x |
| Durham | 12 | 11.49x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.72x |
| Denbighshire | 1 | 7.54x |
| Devon | 1 | 1.37x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.83x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.28x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.58x |
| Sussex | 1 | 1.69x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. North Duffield in Yorkshire leads with 9 Hoops recorded in 1881 and an index of 18000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| North Duffield | 9 | 18000.00x |
| Westoe | 7 | 118.24x |
| Stockton On Tees | 5 | 99.21x |
| Wilberfoss | 3 | 6000.00x |
| North Skirlaugh | 2 | 6666.67x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 1 | 15.11x |
| East Hoathly | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Exeter St Lawrence | 1 | 2000.00x |
| Gresford | 1 | 769.23x |
| Islington London | 1 | 2.94x |
| Lee | 1 | 57.47x |
| Preston | 1 | 8.97x |
| Walton On Thames | 1 | 126.58x |
| West Derby | 1 | 8.20x |
| York St Mary | 1 | 69.44x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hoop surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hoop surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 36 people were recorded with the Hoop surname. That placed it at #28,559 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 39 in 2016. That gives Hoop a modern rank of #35,484.
A surname derived from the Dutch word "hoop" meaning a barrel or cask maker.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hoop bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.