Explore the Family Name Heuser
The meaning of Heuser
South German: variant of Hauser. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Klaus, Detlef, Dieter, Elfriede, Helmut, Inge, Kurt, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Heuser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heuser showed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 15,530 in 2000 and then fell to 16,327 by 2010, representing a change of -5.13%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during this period, from 1,729 to 1,765, showing a growth of approximately 2.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,530 | #16,327 | -5.13% |
| Count | 1,729 | 1,765 | 2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heuser
The ethnicity profile of individuals with the surname Heuser also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant increase was observed within the Hispanic community, with an impressive 95.68% rise. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also grew by around 18.52%. Conversely, there was a minor decline of about 1.93% in the White population, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw a notable decrease of 46.15%. The Black community emerged in the 2010 census, having been previously suppressed in the 2000 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.22% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.17% | 95.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.96% | 18.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.96% | -2.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.28% | -46.15% |