Explore the Family Name Hout
The meaning of Hout
Dutch: 1. topographic name for someone who lived in or by a wood or copse, Middle Dutch hout. Compare Van Hout and Houts. 2. metonymic occupational name for a lumberjack or forester. Compare also Houtman.
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How common is the last name Hout in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hout showed a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 21,273rd to 21,633rd. However, the total count of people with the surname Hout increased by nearly 5% over the same period, going from 1,148 in 2000 to 1,205 in 2010. This increased the proportion of individuals with the surname Hout per 100k, although at a slightly reduced rate of -4.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,273 | #21,633 | -1.69% |
| Count | 1,148 | 1,205 | 4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hout
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hout. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 8.89% to 13.86%) and Hispanic (from 1.66% to 2.74%). Simultaneously, the percentage identifying as White decreased from 85.10% to 80.50%. The proportions for Black and Two or more races also decreased, while there was a small increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category. These changes reflect shifts in the ethnic diversity of individuals with the surname Hout over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 80.5% | -5.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.89% | 13.86% | 55.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.74% | 65.06% |
| Black | 1.83% | 1.16% | -36.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.08% | -46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.66% | 26.92% |