Explore the Family Name Huseby
The meaning of Huseby
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads, notably in southeastern Norway, so named from Old Norse Húsabýr, from hús ‘house’ + býr ‘farmstead, settlement’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Sven, Erik, Hilmer, Nord, Nordahl.
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How common is the last name Huseby in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huseby saw a slight decrease in popularity rank between 2000 and 2010, falling from 23,428 to 23,725, a change of -1.27%. Despite this decline in ranking, the total number of people carrying the Huseby name actually increased by 5.43% during this time span, rising from 1,012 individuals to 1,067.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,428 | #23,725 | -1.27% |
| Count | 1,012 | 1,067 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huseby
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Huseby surname identify as White, which increased slightly from 96.15% in 2000 to 96.44% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities in either year. The percentage of Husebys identifying as having two or more races rose significantly over the decade, from 1.09% to 1.78%, a change of 63.30%. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased, from 0.99% to 1.31%, a 32.32% increase. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to zero in 2010 from 0.99% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 96.44% | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.78% | 63.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.31% | 32.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |