Explore the Family Name Houpt
The meaning of Houpt
Americanized form of German Haupt. Compare Houpe.
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How common is the last name Houpt in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Houpt has seen a slight shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, Houpt was ranked 18,827th most common surname but slipped to 19,671st by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.48% in its popularity ranking. The actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 1,344 in 2000 to 1,370 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 1.93%. However, when viewed in proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8% drop, moving from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,827 | #19,671 | -4.48% |
| Count | 1,344 | 1,370 | 1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houpt
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Houpt also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those bearing the surname identify as White, with 97.54% in 2000 dropping slightly to 96.28% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black saw a significant increase, rising from 0.67% to 1.61%, marking a 140.30% change. Those identifying with two or more races also rose from 0.67% to 0.88%, a 31.34% increase. Meanwhile, the Hispanic identity decreased slightly, from 0.97% to 0.95%. No presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was noted in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 96.28% | -1.29% |
| Black | 0.67% | 1.61% | 140.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 0.95% | -2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 0.88% | 31.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |