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

Houzenga, 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 Houzenga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Houzenga in America

Houzenga is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Houzenga surname appeared 212 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 Houzenga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Houzenga 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 Houzenga

The surname Houzenga has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 16th century. Originating from the Dutch province of Friesland, the name is believed to be derived from the Old Frisian words "hūs" meaning house and "inga" meaning people or descendants, suggesting it was initially used to identify families or individuals associated with a particular house or dwelling.

Early mentions of the surname can be found in historical records from the town of Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name was Sjoerd Houzenga, a merchant who lived in Leeuwarden in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the Dutch East Indies, indicating that some Houzengas had ventured to the Dutch colonial territories in Southeast Asia. Notably, Pieter Houzenga, born in 1635 in Leeuwarden, served as a merchant and government official in Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia) during the Dutch East India Company's reign.

As the name spread across the Netherlands and its colonies, variations in spelling emerged, including Housenga, Huizenga, and Huyzenga. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic differences within the Dutch language.

In the 19th century, several notable individuals bearing the Houzenga surname emerged. Douwe Houzenga (1818-1897), born in Friesland, was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Dutch parliament. Marten Houzenga (1842-1914), also from Friesland, was a renowned naval officer who played a significant role in the Dutch East Indies.

Another noteworthy individual was Tjeerd Houzenga (1854-1924), a Frisian writer and poet who contributed significantly to the preservation of the Frisian language and culture. His works, such as "De Simmerlân" and "De Bân," explored themes of rural life and the Frisian identity.

As the Houzenga family continued to expand and migrate, the surname also gained a foothold in other parts of Europe and beyond. For instance, Klaas Houzenga (1900-1976), born in the Netherlands, emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and became a successful businessman in the agricultural industry.

Throughout its history, the surname Houzenga has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, government officials, writers, poets, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Houzenga

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

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

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