Explore the Family Name Huish
The meaning of Huish
English: habitational name from any of various places called Huish (Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Dorset), named with Old English hīwisc ‘household, family, measure of land sufficient to support a family’.
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How common is the last name Huish in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Huish" has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Huish ranked 38,587th in popularity and was held by 539 individuals. By 2010, it had climbed in rank to 35,246 and the number of bearers had grown by 18.55% to 639. This represents a proportionate increase from 0.2 to 0.22 per 100k individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #35,246 | 8.66% |
| Count | 539 | 639 | 18.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huish
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Huish, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, though there has been a slight decrease in this demographic from 92.02% in 2000 to 90.61% in 2010. Additionally, the census records show an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 7.05% to 7.98% over the same period. No change was observed in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those reporting two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which retained a zero percentage share.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.02% | 90.61% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 7.05% | 7.98% | 13.19% |
| 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% |