Explore the Family Name Houchen
The meaning of Houchen
English (Norfolk): of Norman origin, a variant of Houchin.
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How common is the last name Houchen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Houchen has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name slipped from 41,596 in 2000 down to 51,066 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 22.77%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of individuals bearing the Houchen surname also fell from 493 to 408, shrinking by 17.24%. As a result, for every 100,000 people in the United States, fewer people held the Houchen surname in 2010 (0.14) than they did in 2000 (0.18), marking a reduction of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #51,066 | -22.77% |
| Count | 493 | 408 | -17.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houchen
With regard to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of the individuals with the Houchen surname identified as White, although this proportion saw a slight dip from 88.44% in 2000 to 85.54% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of Houchens identifying as Black (from 6.90% to 8.82%) and Hispanic (from 2.03% to 2.70%). There was also a modest growth in those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 1.22% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. No Houchens were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.44% | 85.54% | -3.28% |
| Black | 6.9% | 8.82% | 27.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.7% | 33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.47% | 20.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |