Explore the Family Name Houchins
The meaning of Houchins
English: patronymic from Houchin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Houchins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Houchins has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Houchins ranked 14,158 in popularity with a count of 1,947 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the name had slipped to rank 15,551 with a decrease of 3.39% in the count, leaving only 1,881 individuals with this surname. The proportion per 100k also fell by 11.11%, from 0.72 to 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,158 | #15,551 | -9.84% |
| Count | 1,947 | 1,881 | -3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.64 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houchins
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variation within the Houchins population from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of people with the Houchins surname identified as White (88.36% in 2010, a slight decrease from 89.11% in 2000), significant shifts were observed in other ethnic identities. Individuals who identified with two or more races saw the largest increase, from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased from 0.31% to 0.37%, and the Hispanic segment expanded from 1.59% to 1.70%. Conversely, there was a decrease in the Black (7.65% to 7.44%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.41% to 0.27%) segments.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.11% | 88.36% | -0.84% |
| Black | 7.65% | 7.44% | -2.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.86% | 102.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.7% | 6.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.37% | 19.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.27% | -34.15% |