Explore the Family Name Van Huss
The meaning of Van Huss
Dutch: variant of Van Huis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Huss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Huss has seen a slight decrease in popularity since 2000. In that year, it ranked 30,791st in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 31,554th, representing a change of -2.48%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 714 to 733 during the same period, an increase of 2.66%. The proportion of people per 100k with the Van Huss surname also slightly decreased by -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,791 | #31,554 | -2.48% |
| Count | 714 | 733 | 2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Huss
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Van Huss surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals slight changes between 2000 and 2010. A substantial percentage identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.62% in 2000 to 95.63% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Van Huss surname grew from 1.68% to 2.59%, marking a 54.17% change. Interestingly, in 2010, a small proportion of individuals with the Van Huss surname, about 0.95%, reported having two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 95.63% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.59% | 54.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |