Explore the Family Name Hussong
The meaning of Hussong
Germanized form of French Husson. It is found in both Germany (Saarland) and France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Hessong, Hissong, and Hysong.
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How common is the last name Hussong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hussong has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,202 in popularity and by 2010, it slipped to 32,632, a decline of 4.58%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Hussong surname slightly increased from 703 to 704 over the same period. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 7.69%, indicating that while the number of Hussongs remained nearly steady, the name became less common relative to the growth in overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #32,632 | -4.58% |
| Count | 703 | 704 | 0.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hussong
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some shifts among those bearing the Hussong surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White decreased from 95.31% to 93.04%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.71% to 1.14%, an increase of 60.56%. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races (from 1.00% to 1.85%) and those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.84% to 3.84%). No changes were reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native as no individuals with the Hussong surname identified with these groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 93.04% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 3.84% | 35.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.85% | 85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.14% | 60.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |