Explore the Family Name Huesca
The meaning of Huesca
Spanish: habitational name from the city of Huesca, capital of the province of the same name in Aragon, from pre-Latin Osca.
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How common is the last name Huesca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Huesca has significantly increased in the United States from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Huesca was the 31,301st most common surname, but by 2010, it climbed to 23,300th, marking a 25.56% rise in rank. The count of individuals with the Huesca surname also surged by 56.14%, from 700 in 2000 to 1,093 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k citizens carrying this surname rose by 42.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #23,300 | 25.56% |
| Count | 700 | 1,093 | 56.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.37 | 42.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huesca
Looking at the ethnicity distribution of the surname Huesca according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, we can see that it predominantly identifies with the Hispanic ethnic group. In both 2000 and 2010, over 93% of people with this surname were of Hispanic ethnicity, with an increase from 93.86% to 95.24%. White ethnicity representation saw a slight decrease from 4.29% to 3.57%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group showed little change, remaining around 1%. There were no reported cases of the Huesca surname among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.86% | 95.24% | 1.47% |
| White | 4.29% | 3.57% | -16.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.01% | 1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |