Explore the Family Name Heustis
The meaning of Heustis
English: perhaps a variant of Eustace.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heustis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heustis saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heustis ranked 62,961 out of all surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 63,698. This represents a minimal decline of 1.17 percent over the decade. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname Heustis increased from 297 people in 2000 to 313 people in 2010, a growth of 5.39 percent. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained steady at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #63,698 | -1.17% |
| Count | 297 | 313 | 5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heustis
Turning to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identifying with the surname Heustis are white, making up 90.91 percent in 2000 and slightly increasing to 91.05 percent in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased by approximately 20 percent over the decade, from 4.38 percent in 2000 to 3.51 percent in 2010. The presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities also decreased, falling by 28.62 percent from 2.69 percent in 2000 to 1.92 percent in 2010. The surname saw an introduction of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010 at 1.60 percent, where there was none reported in 2000. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.91% | 91.05% | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 4.38% | 3.51% | -19.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.69% | 1.92% | -28.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |