Explore the Family Name Hooser
The meaning of Hooser
1. Americanized form of German Hauser (reflecting its Alsatian and Swiss German pronunciation) or Huser. Compare Hoosier 2. 2. Possibly also an altered form English Hosier. Compare Hoosier 1. History: The majority of the Hoosers trace their origin to Martin Hauser, Sr, from Alsace, France, who arrived in Philadelphia, PA, with his wife Maria and children in 1727.
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How common is the last name Hooser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hooser has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,219th most popular surname, dropping to 22,301st place in 2010. This indicates a decrease of 10.3% over the decade. The total count of people with this surname also dipped slightly, from 1,225 individuals in 2000 to 1,156 in 2010, showing a drop of about 5.63%. The proportion of the population with the Hooser surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010, marking a 13.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,219 | #22,301 | -10.3% |
| Count | 1,225 | 1,156 | -5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.39 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hooser
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Hooser identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, this proportion decreased slightly from 91.76% in 2000 to 89.62% in 2010. The percentage who identify as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased during this period. Black identification rose by 11.04%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 19.08%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic were not present in 2000 but made up 1.38% and 1.47% of the Hoosers respectively in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw a small decrease from 2.37% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.76% | 89.62% | -2.33% |
| Black | 3.35% | 3.72% | 11.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 2.25% | -5.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.31% | 1.56% | 19.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |