Explore the Family Name Haus
The meaning of Haus
1. German: topographic and occupational name for someone who lived and worked in a great house, from Middle High German, Middle Low German hūs ‘house’ (see Hausmann, and compare English House). This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Haus ‘house’, one of surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks. Some characteristic forenames: German Sigismund, Arno, Erhard, Ewald, Franz, Hermann, Nikolaus.
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How common is the last name Haus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Haus surname's popularity experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Haus was ranked 17,186th in terms of popularity, while in 2010, it dropped to 18,208th, marking a decrease of 5.95%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Haus surname increased marginally from 1,520 in 2000 to 1,528 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 0.53%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by about 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,186 | #18,208 | -5.95% |
| Count | 1,520 | 1,528 | 0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haus
The ethnic identity associated with the Haus surname has shown some changes over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals bearing the Haus surname identified as White, with percentages standing at 96.58 in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.70 in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010, which represents a 94.07% rise. Similarly, individuals identifying as Black or two or more races increased to 0.72% and 1.57% respectively. However, there were no individuals with the Haus surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 94.7% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.29% | 94.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.57% | 33.05% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0.72% | 35.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |