Explore the Family Name Huske
The meaning of Huske
1. North German (Hüske): topographic name for someone who lived in a very small (stone) house, from Middle Low German hūs ‘house’ + diminutive suffix -ke. Compare Hueske. 2. East German: variant of Huschka. 3. English: variant of Husk.
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How common is the last name Huske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Huske saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 70,052 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 77,788 – a change of -11.04%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 261 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, indicating a -5.75% change. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which decreased by 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #77,788 | -11.04% |
| Count | 261 | 246 | -5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huske
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Huske. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.7% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure slightly decreased to 94.31% by 2010. The data showed no recorded instances of persons with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, however, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic by 2010, accounting for 2.44% of those bearing the Huske surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 94.31% | -3.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |