Explore the Family Name Hougland
The meaning of Hougland
1. Altered form of Norwegian Haugland. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Hoogland.
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How common is the last name Hougland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hougland has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,235 but dropped to 36,788 by 2010, representing a change of -35.08%. The count also decreased from 835 individuals with this surname in 2000 to 607 in 2010, marking a decline of 27.31%. The proportion of people with the Hougland surname per 100,000 population fell as well, dropping 32.26% to 0.21 in 2010 from 0.31 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,235 | #36,788 | -35.08% |
| Count | 835 | 607 | -27.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.21 | -32.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hougland
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hougland, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, which accounted for 94.73% in 2010, slightly down from 95.33% in 2000. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.40% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races remained stable at 1.32% for both census years. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all had zero representation in both 2000 and 2010, indicating no individuals with the Hougland surname identified with these ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 94.73% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.64% | 10% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |