Explore the Family Name Hubscher
The meaning of Hubscher
German (Hübscher): nickname for a well-educated or polite man, from an inflected form of the Middle High German adjective hövesch, hübesch ‘courtly, polite, cultivated’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Luc. German Hedwig.
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How common is the last name Hubscher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hubscher saw a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 89,895 to 93,125, a change of -3.59%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 191 in 2000 to 197 in 2010, which is a 3.14% growth. Despite this increase, the proportion of the Hubscher surname per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #93,125 | -3.59% |
| Count | 191 | 197 | 3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hubscher
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hubscher surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor increase from 90.58% to 90.86%. The next notable shift is seen within the Hispanic community, which grew from 2.62% in 2000 to 4.57% in 2010, an increase of 74.43%. Individuals who identified with two or more ethnicities decreased by 46.07%, from 4.71% to 2.54%. There were no Hubschers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.58% | 90.86% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 4.57% | 74.43% |
| Two or More Races | 4.71% | 2.54% | -46.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |