Explore the Family Name Housworth
The meaning of Housworth
Americanized form of German Hauswirth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Housworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Housworth has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 71,143rd most popular with a count of 256 people carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank improved to 68,547th and the count rose to 287, reflecting an increase of approximately 12.11%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor growth of about 11.11% in the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #68,547 | 3.65% |
| Count | 256 | 287 | 12.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Housworth
The ethnicity report for the Housworth surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, with a minimal increase of 0.34% from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Black decreased by approximately 10.81% in the same period. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities. However, there was a new category in 2010 for those identifying with two or more races, accounting for 2.44% of Housworths.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 87.8% | 0.34% |
| Black | 10.55% | 9.41% | -10.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |