Explore the Family Name Huestis
The meaning of Huestis
Perhaps an altered form of English Eustace. Compare Heustis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huestis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Huestis saw a slight decrease in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Huestis was the 26,566th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 27,678th, a decline of 4.19%. Despite its drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Huestis surname increased from 863 to 869, an increase of 0.7%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.32 to 0.29, marking a 9.38% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #27,678 | -4.19% |
| Count | 863 | 869 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huestis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifting patterns for individuals with the Huestis surname. While the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.02% in 2000 to 93.67% in 2010, the Hispanic population more than doubled, increasing from 1.04% to 2.65%. The figure for those claiming two or more ethnic identities increased by 43.24%, going from 1.85% to 2.65%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation declined by 37.63%, going from 0.93% to 0.58%. No data was reported for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 93.67% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.65% | 43.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.65% | 154.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.58% | -37.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |