Explore the Family Name Huschka
The meaning of Huschka
1. East German (of Slavic origin): variant of Huscher. 2. Germanized form of Czech Huška: from a shortened pet form of the personal name Bohuša. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Fritz, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Huschka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Huschka experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Huschka was ranked 58,553 in popularity and increased to 59,603 in 2010, marking a change of -1.79%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Huschka surname actually rose by 4.63%, from 324 in 2000 to 339 in 2010. However, the proportion of Huschkas per 100,000 people fell by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #59,603 | -1.79% |
| Count | 324 | 339 | 4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huschka
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Huschka surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 98.77% identified as White in 2000, and this figure slightly increased to 99.71% in 2010. No Huschkas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, none reported belonging to two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 99.71% | 0.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |