Explore the Family Name Husch
The meaning of Husch
German (Hüsch): probably from a local short form of the personal name Hugo in northwestern Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Husch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Husch has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,372nd in popularity and increased to a rank of 70,208 by 2010, which is a change of 1.63 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 255 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, marking a 9.41 percent rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 between both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #70,208 | 1.63% |
| Count | 255 | 279 | 9.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Husch
In terms of ethnic identity, the Husch surname presents an interesting shift over the decade. Based on the census data, Whites overwhelmingly identified with the surname in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 95.69 percent to 92.47 percent. Notably, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or multiracial ethnicity associated with the surname in 2000. By 2010, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation emerged at 3.58 percent. Hispanic representation slightly fell from 2.75 percent in 2000 to 2.51 percent in 2010. This data highlights the evolving ethnic identities associated with the surname Husch.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 92.47% | -3.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 2.51% | -8.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |