Explore the Family Name Houchin
The meaning of Houchin
English (Essex): of Norman origin, from the Old French personal name Huchon, a double diminutive of Hue (see Hugh) common in Picardy, corresponding to Old French Hueçon, Huesson, modern French Husson. This was used as a personal name in Scotland, where it also became a surname and was adopted in Gaelic as Huisdean or Uisdean; see McCutcheon and compare Hutch.
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How common is the last name Houchin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Houchin has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 10,634th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to 10,822nd place. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,764 in 2000 to 2,943 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.48%. However, when looked at as a proportion per 100,000 population, Houchin showed a minor decrease of 1.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,634 | #10,822 | -1.77% |
| Count | 2,764 | 2,943 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 1 | -1.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houchin
When considering ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the last name Houchin identified as White, making up approximately 94% of the total in 2000 and slightly less, about 93.88%, in 2010. There were also notable increases within two ethnic groups over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 39.22%, although it still represented less than 1% of those with the Houchin surname. Similarly, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 162.50%, yet they too made up just over 1% of the total by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 24.71%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races saw a decline of 26.79% and 6.21% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 93.88% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.17% | 24.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.36% | -6.21% |
| Black | 0.4% | 1.05% | 162.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0.82% | -26.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.71% | 39.22% |