Explore the Family Name Westerhaus
The meaning of Westerhaus
German: habitational name from any of various places called Westerhausen or Westerhusen, for example in Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and North Rhine-Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Westerhaus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Westerhaus saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 73,412th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 77,012th, reflecting a change of -4.9%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 246 to 249, marking a growth of 1.22%. However, the proportional representation of the Westerhaus surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #77,012 | -4.9% |
| Count | 246 | 249 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westerhaus
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Westerhaus surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.97% of all Westerhaus households, and in 2010 they represented 97.19%, showing a slight decrease of 0.80%. There was no recorded change in the other ethnic groups (Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native) during this period, indicating that these groups either did not carry the Westerhaus surname or their numbers were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 97.19% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |