Explore the Family Name Husak
The meaning of Husak
Czech and Slovak (Husák); Rusyn (in Slovakia spelled Husák) and Ukrainian: nickname from Moravian dialect husák, Rusyn and Ukrainian husak ‘gander’, or an occupational name for a gooseherd or for someone who reared geese, derived from Czech husa, Slovak hus ‘goose’. The surname of Czech origin is also found in Croatia.
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How common is the last name Husak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Husak saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Husak ranked 28,648 in terms of commonality among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it slipped to 30,101, marking a 5.07% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped marginally, from 783 in 2000 to 779 in 2010, a decline of 0.51%. Consequently, the proportion of Husaks per 100,000 people decreased by 10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,648 | #30,101 | -5.07% |
| Count | 783 | 779 | -0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Husak
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Husak, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it's largely tied to white ethnicity, although there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.32% of those with the Husak surname identified as white, a figure that dropped slightly to 96.28% by 2010. Notably, those identifying as two or more races increased by 33.91%, albeit from a small base of 1.15% to 1.54%. The surname also appeared within the Hispanic community, with a slight increase from 1.15% to 1.16% within the decade. Interestingly, there was an introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander representation, which was not present in 2000 but accounted for 0.64% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Husak identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.28% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.54% | 33.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.16% | 0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |