Explore the Family Name Houchens
The meaning of Houchens
English: patronymic from Houchen. This surname is not found in Britain.
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How common is the last name Houchens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Houchens saw a small decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Houchens was ranked 16,655th in popularity with a count of 1,583. However, by 2010, although the count increased to 1,640, its rank dropped to 17,268th, indicating a popularity decrease of approximately 3.68%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by about 5.08% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,655 | #17,268 | -3.68% |
| Count | 1,583 | 1,640 | 3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.56 | -5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houchens
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift over the same period. In 2000, the largest percentage of individuals with the surname Houchens identified as White (83.70%), followed by Black (14.78%). By 2010, while these two groups still formed the majority, their percentages had shifted slightly to 81.10% for Whites and 15.85% for Blacks. There were also increases in those identifying as having Two or more races (from 1.01% to 1.59%) and new appearances of Hispanic (0.79%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.37%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.30%) identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 81.1% | -3.11% |
| Black | 14.78% | 15.85% | 7.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.59% | 57.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |