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

Houth, 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 Houth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Houth in America

Houth is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Houth surname appeared 148 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Houth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Houth 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 Houth

The surname Houth has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "hout," which means "wood" or "forest," suggesting that the name may have been associated with those who lived or worked in wooded areas.

One of the earliest known references to the Houth name can be found in the records of the city of Amsterdam, where a merchant named Pieter Houth is mentioned in a trade document from 1532. This document provides evidence of the name's existence during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Houth name appeared in various Dutch records, including the baptismal records of the Reformed Church in Rotterdam, where a child named Hendrik Houth was baptized in 1674. This record highlights the spread of the name across different regions of the Netherlands.

As the Dutch explored and settled in other parts of the world, the Houth surname also found its way to other countries. One notable example is Jacob Houth, a Dutch settler who arrived in South Africa in the late 1600s and established a farm in the Cape Colony.

The Houth name has also been recorded in historical documents from other European countries, such as Germany and Belgium, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond the Netherlands through migration and trade.

One of the most prominent individuals with the Houth surname was Jan Houth (1734-1802), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works can be found in various museums and private collections around the world.

Another notable figure was Hendrik Houth (1856-1924), a Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in Amsterdam and other cities in the Netherlands. His works are considered important examples of the Neo-Renaissance style popular in the late 19th century.

In the field of literature, the Houth name is represented by Johanna Houth (1878-1945), a Dutch author and poet who wrote several collections of poetry and short stories. Her works often explored themes of nature and the human condition.

Moving into the 20th century, Pieter Houth (1912-1987) was a renowned Dutch engineer who made significant contributions to the development of wind turbine technology. His innovative designs helped pave the way for the widespread use of wind power as a renewable energy source.

Finally, a more recent figure with the Houth surname is Marieke Houth (born 1972), a Dutch artist known for her abstract paintings and installations. Her works have been exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe and have received critical acclaim.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Houth

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

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 Houth 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 Houth 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 Houth was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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