Explore the Family Name Huether
The meaning of Huether
German (Hüther): occupational name for a herdsman, field guard, or guardian, Middle High German hüetære. Compare Huther. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Ernst, Ewald, Klaus, Kurt, Lothar, Otto, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Huether in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Huether has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it dropped from position 22,999 in 2000 to 24,064 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.63%. However, there was a minor increase in the count of individuals with this surname, growing from 1,038 in 2000 to 1,047 in 2010, representing a rise of 0.87%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.89%, moving from 0.38 to 0.35 in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,999 | #24,064 | -4.63% |
| Count | 1,038 | 1,047 | 0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huether
In terms of ethnicity, the Huether surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 98.36% of those with the Huether surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 98.38% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a significant rise, increasing from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.24% in 2010, indicating a change of 61.04%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 98.38% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.24% | 61.04% |
| 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% |