Explore the Family Name Housholder
The meaning of Housholder
Americanized form of German Haushalter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Housholder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Housholder has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,909 in prevalence and rose to 45,105 by 2010, indicating an increase of 1.75%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew over this decade from 438 to 475, marking an 8.45% rise. However, the proportion of people with the Housholder surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #45,105 | 1.75% |
| Count | 438 | 475 | 8.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Housholder
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Housholder surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those carrying this name identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.12% to 96.84%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly, from 1.14% to 1.05%. In 2000, there was a small fraction (2.28%) that identified with two or more races, but this was not reflected in the 2010 data. There were no recorded instances of the Housholder surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 96.84% | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.05% | -7.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |