Explore the Family Name Huwe
The meaning of Huwe
German: nickname from Middle High German huwe ‘(great horned) owl’, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of an owl. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Eldor, Otto.
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How common is the last name Huwe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huwe has seen some increase in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39499 in popularity with a count of 524 occurrences. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 39004, with an increase in count to 565, signifying a growth rate of approximately 7.82%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #39,004 | 1.25% |
| Count | 524 | 565 | 7.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huwe
In terms of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Huwe surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.20% from 95.23% to 95.04%. The second most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, even though it decreased from 2.29% to 1.95%. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising by 38.26% from 1.15% to 1.59%. The census did not account for any individuals with the Huwe surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 95.04% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 1.95% | -14.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.59% | 38.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |