Explore the Family Name Huelsman
The meaning of Huelsman
Americanized form of German Hülsmann (see Huelsmann).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huelsman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Huelsman has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 21,680 to 22,359, a change of -3.13%. Despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 2.86%, with 1,120 people identified as Huelsmans in 2000 and 1,152 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 of the population decreased by 7.14% during the same period, suggesting that while the number of Huelsmans grew, it did not keep pace with overall U.S. population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,680 | #22,359 | -3.13% |
| Count | 1,120 | 1,152 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huelsman
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable shifts within the Huelsman population between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion saw a minor decrease of 1.37% over the decade, moving from 98.66% to 97.31%. There was an increase in the percentage of Huelsmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.54% to 0.61%. For the first time in 2010, individuals with the Huelsman surname identified as Hispanic (0.95%) and those reporting two or more races (0.52%). There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.66% | 97.31% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.61% | 12.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |