Explore the Family Name Houff
The meaning of Houff
1. English: variant of Huff. 2. Altered form of German Hauff.
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How common is the last name Houff in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Houff's popularity ranking fell by 5.05% from 38,942 in 2000 to 40,909 in 2010. However, the number of individuals with this surname remained constant at 533 during this period. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #40,909 | -5.05% |
| Count | 533 | 533 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houff
In terms of ethnicity, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes for the Houff surname between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased notably from 0.94% to 1.50%. The majority of individuals with the Houff surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 72.80% to 69.79%. A smaller percentage identified as Black, but this figure rose from 24.58% to 26.83%. Lastly, in 2010, a new ethnic identity emerged with 1.31% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.8% | 69.79% | -4.13% |
| Black | 24.58% | 26.83% | 9.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.5% | 59.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |