Explore the Family Name Heuston
The meaning of Heuston
Irish: variant of Houston or Hewson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heuston in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heuston decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heuston was the 62,775th most common surname in the United States with 298 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, this rank dropped to 74,826, with only 258 individuals carrying the surname, which equates to a decline of 13.42%. The proportion of the population named Heuston per 100,000 people also fell from 0.11 to 0.09, marking an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #74,826 | -19.2% |
| Count | 298 | 258 | -13.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heuston
Ethnic identity changes within the Heuston surname bearers were also noted, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, no Heustons registered as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, 1.94% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the percentage for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%. The highest percentage of Heustons declared themselves White, rising slightly from 87.92% to 88.37%. Hispanic representation among Heustons increased by 7.23%, going from 4.70% to 5.04%. Individuals identifying as Two or More Races saw a marginal increase from 1.68% to 1.94%. Surprisingly, there was a significant decrease in the Black population within Heustons, dropping from 5.70% to 2.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.92% | 88.37% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 5.04% | 7.23% |
| Black | 5.7% | 2.71% | -52.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.94% | 15.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |