Explore the Family Name Humiston

The meaning of Humiston

Scottish: habitational name from Humeston near Cumnock in Ayrshire.

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How common is the last name Humiston in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Humiston has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname in terms of prevalence rose from 21,493 in 2000 to 21,173 in 2010, indicating a 1.49% increase. Similarly, the count or total number of individuals bearing the surname increased by 9.44%, rising from 1,133 in 2000 to 1,240 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.42.

20002010Change
Rank#21,493#21,1731.49%
Count1,1331,2409.44%
Proportion per 100k0.420.420%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Humiston

The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Humiston. In 2000, approximately 96.56% identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 96.61% in 2010. There was an increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic from 0.44% to 0.56% and 1.15% to 1.61% respectively. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. However, data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons after being 1.06% in 2000. No individuals identified as Black in either year. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.

20002010Change
White96.56%96.61%0.05%
Hispanic1.15%1.61%40%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.44%0.56%27.27%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0.48%0%
Two or More Races1.06%0%0%
Black0%0%0%