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

Houze, 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 Houze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Houze in America

Houze is the 26975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Houze surname appeared 899 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 Houze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Houze 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 Houze

The surname Houze is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "hous," which means "hut" or "small dwelling." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a simple, modest home.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry "Robertus de Hous" appears, indicating that a person with a variation of the Houze surname was living in England at that time.

Throughout the centuries, the name has been spelled in various ways, including Hous, Hous, Houz, Houz, and Howse, before eventually settling on the modern spelling of Houze. These variations are often linked to different regions or dialects within France and other parts of Europe.

In the 13th century, there are records of a Jean de Houze, a prominent landowner in the Champagne region of France. His name appears in several historical documents related to property transactions and legal disputes.

Another notable figure was Pierre Houze, a French explorer born in 1621. He is known for his expeditions to the Caribbean and his detailed accounts of the flora and fauna of the region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Houze family was well-established in the Normandy region of France. Several members of the family held positions of influence in local government and the church. One such individual was Jacques Houze, born in 1578, who served as the mayor of Rouen, a city in Normandy.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Houze family migrated to the United States, where they settled in the state of Virginia. One of the earliest recorded American members of the family was John Houze, born in 1745, who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

Another notable figure was Marie Houze, born in 1792 in France. She was a renowned painter and sculptor during the Romantic period, known for her portraits and depictions of historical scenes.

Throughout its history, the surname Houze has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, explorers, government officials, and military personnel. While its origins may have been humble, the name has gained a rich tapestry of associations and achievements over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Houze

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

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

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