Explore the Family Name Housden
The meaning of Housden
English: habitational name from Ousden (Suffolk) with prosthetic initial H-. The placename derives from Old English ūf ‘owl’ (genitive ūfes) + denu ‘valley’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Housden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Housden saw a slight dip from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,425 and dropped to 33,596 in 2010, representing a change of -0.51%. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased modestly during this period, from 644 in 2000 to 678 in 2010, an increase of 5.28%. The proportion per 100,000 showed a decrease of -4.17%, dropping from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #33,596 | -0.51% |
| Count | 644 | 678 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Housden
The ethnicity associated with the surname Housden, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly falls within the white category. In 2000, 97.36% of Housdens identified as white, though this figure decreased slightly to 95.72% by 2010. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year. Notably, there was a rise of 1.62% in the Hispanic category from 2000 to 2010, while individuals identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 23.87% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 95.72% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.18% | -23.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |