Explore the Family Name Backhus
The meaning of Backhus
1. German: northern variant of Backhaus. 2. English: variant of Backus. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Erwin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Backhus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Backhus experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Backhus was ranked as the 62,577th most popular surname, but by 2010, it shifted to the 63,698th position, indicating a decline of 1.79%. However, this did not translate into a smaller number of people with the surname. The count of individuals named Backhus actually increased from 299 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 4.68%. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #63,698 | -1.79% |
| Count | 299 | 313 | 4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Backhus
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Backhus identified as White according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a substantial 99.00% identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 95.21% by 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among those with the surname Backhus rose from non-existent in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 95.21% | -3.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |