Explore the Family Name Hauss
The meaning of Hauss
German: variant of Haus. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Hauss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hauss has increased over a decade. In 2000, Hauss was the 44,654th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to 42,858th, an increase in rank of 4.02%. The number of people with the Hauss surname also grew from 453 in 2000 to 505 in 2010, reflecting an 11.48% increase. Despite this growth, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #42,858 | 4.02% |
| Count | 453 | 505 | 11.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hauss
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hauss, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly White. In 2000, 95.58% of those holding the Hauss surname identified as White, a percentage that slightly decreased to 95.25% by 2010. Over the same period, the proportion identifying as Hispanic fell significantly by 25.28%, from 2.65% to 1.98%. In 2010, there was a new entry in the ethnicity data: 1.98% of Hauss holders identified as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 95.25% | -0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 1.98% | -25.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |