Explore the Family Name Husky
The meaning of Husky
Variant of Huskey, a surname of English, Scottish, or German origin.
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How common is the last name Husky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Husky has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Husky ranked 58,849 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 66,553, a decrease of 13.09%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 322 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, a decline of 7.76%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #66,553 | -13.09% |
| Count | 322 | 297 | -7.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Husky
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Husky, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, certain shifts can be observed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Husky bearers who identified as White decreased from 86.65% to 83.50%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Black, going up from 6.83% in 2000 to 8.75% in 2010. The surname saw a new appearance in the Hispanic category, which was not present in 2000 but made up 3.70% of the Husky population in 2010. However, there was a complete drop in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.86% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Those reporting two or more races declined slightly from 2.48% to 2.02%. The percentage for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.65% | 83.5% | -3.64% |
| Black | 6.83% | 8.75% | 28.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.02% | -18.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |