Explore the Family Name Husar
The meaning of Husar
Slovak (Husár); Czech and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (mainly Husár); Rusyn, Ukrainian, Polish, Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian: from Slovak husár, Czech, Rusyn, Ukrainian, Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian husar ‘hussar’, a loanword from Hungarian, which was, however, borrowed into Hungarian from Old Serbian (see Huszar). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the rare Polish variant Husarz. Compare Hussar.
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How common is the last name Husar in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Husar" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Husar ranked 36,421 in popularity and dropped to 38,214 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.92%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 580. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, indicating that while not fewer people bore the name, it became less common relative to the growth of the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,421 | #38,214 | -4.92% |
| Count | 580 | 580 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Husar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Husar was predominantly White, according to the same census data. In 2000, 93.62% of individuals with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 92.93% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained static at 0.86% between both years. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.90% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals with the surname Husar who identified as Hispanic, from 3.10% in 2000 to 4.48% in 2010. There were no instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 92.93% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 4.48% | 44.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.55% | -18.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |