Explore the Family Name Houseworth
The meaning of Houseworth
Americanized form of German Hauswirth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Houseworth in the United States?
The surname Houseworth saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. It shifted from rank 25,991 in 2000 to 26,339 in 2010, marking a change of -1.34%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.51% during the same period, going from 887 to 927. Nevertheless, its proportion per 100,000 reduced by 6.06%, indicating that it became slightly less common in relation to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #26,339 | -1.34% |
| Count | 887 | 927 | 4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houseworth
The ethnic identity associated with the Houseworth surname also underwent some changes over the decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, making up 79.18% of the total, a slight decrease from 80.50% in 2000. The Black ethnicity also constituted a significant portion, increasing slightly from 16.01% to 16.61%. There was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.92% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 1.35% to 0.76%. No individuals with the Houseworth surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 79.18% | -1.64% |
| Black | 16.01% | 16.61% | 3.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.13% | 63.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 0.76% | -43.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |