2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Heusted
An Anglo-Saxon surname derived from a place name containing "hoh" meaning ridge.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Heusted. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Heusted surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Heusted in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Heusted, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Heusted
The surname "HEUSTED" is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "hēah" meaning "high" and "stede" meaning "place" or "homestead". Therefore, the name likely referred to someone who lived in a high or elevated place.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Heigestede". This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various records as "Heghstede", "Heysted", and "Heisted", indicating the development of different spelling variations over time. These variations are likely due to regional dialects and the evolution of the English language.
During the 14th century, the surname "HEUSTED" began to emerge in its modern spelling, as evidenced by the birth of John Heusted in Gloucestershire in 1367. Another notable figure from this period was William Heusted, a landowner in Oxfordshire, born in 1382.
In the 15th century, the name became more widespread across England, with recorded instances in counties such as Suffolk, Essex, and Kent. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Richard Heusted, a merchant from London, born in 1449.
The 16th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals with the surname "HEUSTED". One of them was Thomas Heusted (1503-1572), a renowned scholar and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Salisbury. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Heusted (1522-1588), a wealthy landowner in Somerset.
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the name continued to be found in various parts of England, with concentrations in counties like Surrey, Wiltshire, and Dorset. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Sir John Heusted (1647-1721), a member of Parliament and landowner in Berkshire.
In the 19th century, the surname "HEUSTED" spread further across the British Isles and beyond, as many individuals with this name emigrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. One notable figure from this period was James Heusted (1818-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist in New York City.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Heusted
Among Census respondents with the surname Heusted, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Heusted bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Heusted surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 104
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Heusted
Heusted appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+8 bearers (+7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,293 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-6 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,438 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.6%) | Down 1,293 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 5,438 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Heusted surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #151,639 | -3.7% |
| Count | 113 | 107 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Heusted bearers went from 113 to 107 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 5,438 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #151,639.
FAQ
Heusted surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Heusted?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Heusted. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Heusted?
Heusted ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Heusted. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Heusted.
Has Heusted become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Heusted went from 113 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Heusted?
Among Census respondents with the surname Heusted, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Heusted in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Heusted appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Black (0.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Heusted (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Heusted mean?
An Anglo-Saxon surname derived from a place name containing "hoh" meaning ridge. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Heusted (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Heusted?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.