Find out how popular the last name Houde is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Houde.

Houde, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Houde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Houde in America

Houde is the 13696th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Houde surname appeared 2,211 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Houde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Houde to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Houde

The surname Houde has its origins in France, with the name first appearing in historical records during the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French term "houde," which referred to a hooded cloak or cape that was commonly worn by peasants and travelers during that time period. This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to an individual who frequently wore such a garment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Houde can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in its Norman French spelling of "Houdé," indicating that it was likely brought to England by Norman settlers after the conquest of 1066.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Jean Houde was recorded as a landowner and knight in the region of Normandy, France. His descendants went on to establish themselves as a respected noble family in the area, with the name appearing in various legal documents and property records throughout the centuries.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Houde was Jacques Houde, born in 1645 in the village of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, France. He was among the first settlers to establish a French colony in what is now Quebec, Canada, arriving in the late 17th century. His descendants played a significant role in the development of the French-Canadian community, with many of them becoming successful farmers and landowners.

In the 18th century, a French military officer named Pierre Houde gained recognition for his service during the French and Indian War. He was born in 1725 in the town of Rochefort, France, and later immigrated to the French colony of Louisiana, where he served as a captain in the colonial militia.

The surname Houde can also be traced back to the village of Houde in the Auvergne region of central France, which likely derived its name from the Old French word "houdier," meaning a maker or seller of hoods or cloaks. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for individuals involved in the production or trade of these garments.

Throughout history, the surname Houde has been subject to various spelling variations, including Houdé, Houdey, Houdier, and Houdart, reflecting the regional dialects and pronunciation differences across different parts of France and other areas where the name was adopted.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Houde

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Houde.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Houde was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Houde has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Houde was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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