Explore the Family Name Horse
The meaning of Horse
1. Native American: translation into English (and shortening) of a personal name based on a word meaning ‘horse’, such as Lakota Sioux šuŋk. The importance of the horse to Native Americans is reflected in their traditional personal names, many of which were adopted as surnames (translated into English), e.g. American Horse (see Americanhorse), Fast Horse (see Fasthorse), Roan Horse (see Roanhorse), White Horse (see Whitehorse), and Yellow Horse (see Yellowhorse). 2. English: nickname from Middle English, Old English hors, perhaps for someone thought to resemble a horse in some way, or for someone who kept or worked with horses or owned a noteworthy horse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Horse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Horse' has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 65,862nd place to 68,547th place, marking a change of -4.08%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly over the same period, from 281 to 287, indicating a 2.14% growth. The proportion per 100k of individuals with this surname remained unchanged at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #68,547 | -4.08% |
| Count | 281 | 287 | 2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horse
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Horse'. In 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native at 67.60%, up 1.58% from 2000. There was significant growth in those identifying as Black, with an increase of 35.88% from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White decreased significantly, down 23.28% over the decade. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase of 6.09%. There were no changes observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 66.55% | 67.6% | 1.58% |
| White | 21.35% | 16.38% | -23.28% |
| Black | 6.41% | 8.71% | 35.88% |
| Two or More Races | 4.27% | 4.53% | 6.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |