Explore the Family Name Huizinga
The meaning of Huizinga
West Frisian and Dutch (mainly Groningen): variant of Huizenga.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huizinga in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huizinga has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 31,301 in 2000 to 29,986 in 2010, a positive change of 4.2 percent. The count of people bearing this surname also increased by 11.86 percent from 700 in 2000 to 783 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Huizinga per 100,000 people also saw a growth of 3.85 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #29,986 | 4.2% |
| Count | 700 | 783 | 11.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huizinga
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes as well. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of those carrying the surname Huizinga identified as White (98.86 percent), with no representation from other ethnic identities. By 2010, while the White population still comprised the majority at 96.30 percent, a notable shift had occurred. For the first time, there were individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander (0.64 percent) and Hispanic (1.40 percent) within the Huizinga populace. There was also a small percentage (1.28 percent) claiming two or more races. No persons identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.86% | 96.3% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |