Explore the Family Name Housh
The meaning of Housh
Possibly an Americanized form of German Hausch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Housh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Housh was ranked 26,614 in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 29,581 by 2010, showing a decline of 11.15%. The actual count of people with this surname also declined from 861 in 2000 to 797 in 2010, signifying a decrease of 7.43%. The proportion of individuals with the Housh surname per 100,000 population decreased by 15.62%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #29,581 | -11.15% |
| Count | 861 | 797 | -7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Housh
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.89% of individuals with the Housh surname were white, which slightly decreased to 94.35% by 2010. The number of Housh individuals identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010, showing a change of 70.37%. Those identifying as Black also increased, but at a slower rate, from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.00% in 2010. The percentages of Housh individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons, while those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.32% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 94.35% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 1.88% | -18.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.38% | 70.37% |
| Black | 0.81% | 1% | 23.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |