Explore the Family Name Houdyshell
The meaning of Houdyshell
Americanized form of Swiss German Haudenschild (see Hauschild).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Houdyshell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Houdyshell saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,973rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 76,275th, a drop of approximately 10.59%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 266 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, a decline of about 5.26%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 10% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #76,275 | -10.59% |
| Count | 266 | 252 | -5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houdyshell
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Houdyshell, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.61% in 2000 to 91.27% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by 20.53%, marking a rise from 2.63% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010. The representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 12.39%, while the Hispanic category saw an increase from zero to 2.38% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.61% | 91.27% | -2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 3.17% | 20.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.26% | 1.98% | -12.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |