Explore the Family Name Hus
The meaning of Hus
1. Polish, Czech, and Jewish (from Poland); Slovak (also Hús): nickname or metonymic occupational name from Polish and Czech dialect and Slovak hus ‘goose’. Compare Czech Husa. 2. Dutch: cognate of German Huss. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from a couple of farmsteads so named, from Old Norse hús ‘house’. 4. In some cases also French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Huso, derived from hus ‘house’. Compare Paulhus. History: Paul Hus from Montigny in Seine-Maritime, France, who died in Sorel, QC, in 1734, was the progenitor of (many of the) American bearers of the surnames Paul, Paulette, Paulhus, Cournoyer, and Millet. Three of these former secondary surnames, originally borne by his sons and grandsons, are based on or derived from his own personal name (and surname).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hus has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 79,394th; however, by 2010 it had slipped to 80,419th, a decline of 1.29%. Despite this minor drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Hus increased from 223 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, representing a 5.83% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #80,419 | -1.29% |
| Count | 223 | 236 | 5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hus
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hus from 2000 to 2010. Over the decade, there was a 21.92% decrease in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping from 10.31% to 8.05%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White saw a modest increase of 1.56%, rising from 83.86% to 85.17%. The most significant change was seen within the Hispanic community, which experienced an impressive 136.43% increase, growing from 2.69% to 6.36%. During these years, there were no reported instances of individuals with the surname Hus identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.86% | 85.17% | 1.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.31% | 8.05% | -21.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 6.36% | 136.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |