Explore the Family Name Houska
The meaning of Houska
Czech: metonymic occupational name for a baker, from houska ‘bread roll’ (literally ‘gosling’).
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How common is the last name Houska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Houska experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Houska ranked as the 27,562nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 29,117th place, marking a 5.64% decrease in rank. The number of individuals bearing the Houska surname also slightly decreased from 823 in 2000 to 814 in 2010, translating to a drop of 1.09%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #29,117 | -5.64% |
| Count | 823 | 814 | -1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houska
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Houska surname identified as White according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.11% of Houskas were White, which slightly dropped to 95.70% by 2010. The percentage of Houskas identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease over the decade, falling from 1.22% to 0.98%, a drop of 19.67%. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010, marking an 80.73% increase. The percentage of Houskas identifying with two or more races also decreased from 0.97% to 0.86%. There were no reported Houskas of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 95.7% | -0.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 1.97% | 80.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 0.98% | -19.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.86% | -11.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |