Explore the Family Name Hueso
The meaning of Hueso
Spanish: nickname from hueso ‘bone’ (from vulgar Latin ossum, classical os, ossis).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hueso in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hueso has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,809th most common surname in the United States, climbing to 48,530th by 2010—an increase of 6.33%. The number of people carrying the Hueso surname also increased during this period, growing from 377 to 435, a jump of 15.38%. The proportion of people named Hueso per 100,000 residents also saw a rise of 7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #48,530 | 6.33% |
| Count | 377 | 435 | 15.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hueso
The ethnicity distribution of the Hueso surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Hispanic, accounting for over 96% in both 2000 and 2010. There was a marginal increase in the Hispanic representation within this surname from 96.02% to 96.09% over the ten-year period. The representation of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 3.45% to 2.76%. Meanwhile, there were no reported identities of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among the bearers of the Hueso surname in the given time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.02% | 96.09% | 0.07% |
| White | 3.45% | 2.76% | -20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |