Explore the Family Name Huyser
The meaning of Huyser
Dutch: variant, mostly archaic or Americanized, of Huijser, a derivative of huis ‘house’ + the agent noun suffix -er, a status name for a householder or possibly for an innkeeper.
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How common is the last name Huyser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huyser has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Huyser was ranked 32,984th in terms of commonality, but rose to a rank of 31,211 by 2010, which represents a 5.38% increase. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, from 655 in 2000 to 743 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 13.44%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Huyser per 100,000 grew from 0.24 to 0.25, indicating a rise of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #31,211 | 5.38% |
| Count | 655 | 743 | 13.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huyser
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Huyser identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.25% to 95.42%. There were also changes noted in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, with a decrease from 1.37% to 1.08%. New categories appeared in the 2010 census with some identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.67%), Hispanic (1.48%), and Two or more races (1.35%). No figures were recorded for those identifying as Black in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.42% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 1.08% | -21.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |