Explore the Family Name Houseal
The meaning of Houseal
Variant of Housel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Houseal in the United States?
The surname Houseal saw a rise in prevalence from the 2000 to 2010, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of the surname improved from 42,830 in 2000 to 40,371 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.74%. In terms of count, the number of people with the surname Houseal increased from 476 in 2000 to 542 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 13.87%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #40,371 | 5.74% |
| Count | 476 | 542 | 13.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houseal
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Houseal, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 79.62% in 2000 to 78.04% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a small decline from 4.62% to 4.24%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black saw a modest increase from 15.76% to 16.61%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as claiming two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.62% | 78.04% | -1.98% |
| Black | 15.76% | 16.61% | 5.39% |
| Hispanic | 4.62% | 4.24% | -8.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |