Explore the Family Name Houtman
The meaning of Houtman
Dutch: variant of Hout. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Gerben, Hessel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Houtman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Houtman has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 40,552 in popularity with a count of 508 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 46,314 and the count decreased to 460, a drop of 9.45%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell from 0.19 to 0.16, marking a 15.79% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #46,314 | -14.21% |
| Count | 508 | 460 | -9.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houtman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the Houtman surname. Over the decade, the White ethnic identity linked to the name saw an increase from 82.87% to 84.13%, while the Black identity experienced a decline from 9.06% to 8.04%. Hispanic representation also fell from 1.38% to 1.09%. People identifying with two or more ethnicities remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 5.51% to 5.43%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no change, remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.87% | 84.13% | 1.52% |
| Black | 9.06% | 8.04% | -11.26% |
| Two or More Races | 5.51% | 5.43% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.09% | -21.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |