Explore the Family Name Heusser
The meaning of Heusser
South German and Swiss German: variant of Hauser. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Monika.
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How common is the last name Heusser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heusser has maintained a stable popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. Despite its rank slightly shifting from 53,420 in 2000 to 53,419 in 2010, the overall change is negligible. The number of people with this last name increased by 6.61% over this period, totalling 387 individuals in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #53,419 | 0% |
| Count | 363 | 387 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heusser
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census results show that the majority of people with the Heusser surname identify as White, accounting for 94.32% in 2010, down from 97.52% in 2000. There was a noticeable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, going up by 74.09%, though still constituting a small percentage (3.36%) of the total Heussers. In 2010, a small fraction (1.81%) also reported belonging to two or more races. No Heussers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 94.32% | -3.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.36% | 74.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |