2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hueschen
A German surname derived from the diminutive form of the given name Hugh.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Hueschen. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hueschen 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Hueschen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hueschen, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (14.4%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hueschen
The surname Hueschen is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 16th century or earlier. It is derived from the German word "Hues," which means "house" or "dwelling," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with a particular house or place of residence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hueschen can be found in the Rhineland region of Germany, where it was prevalent among families residing in small villages and rural areas. The variation in spelling, such as Hueschen, Hueschen, or Hüschen, is a common occurrence throughout the history of German surnames, reflecting regional dialects and scribal preferences.
In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Hueschen (1630-1699) was born in the town of Rheinbach, located in the modern-day state of North Rhine-Westphalia. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, known for his influential role in the local community.
Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Wilhelm Hueschen (1782-1856), a German jurist and legal scholar who authored several influential works on civil law and legal theory. His contributions to the field of jurisprudence were widely recognized during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, the Hueschen name gained further prominence with the birth of Wilhelm Hueschen (1839-1912), a German industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded a successful manufacturing company specializing in agricultural machinery, which played a significant role in the industrialization of the region.
Moving into the 20th century, the name Hueschen was associated with a prominent German artist, Hans Hueschen (1901-1984). He was known for his expressive and vibrant paintings, which often depicted scenes from everyday life and landscapes. His works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout Germany and Europe.
While the surname Hueschen is predominantly German in origin, it has also been found in various other regions, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, its historical roots can be traced back to the German-speaking regions, where it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and societal landscape.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hueschen
Among Census respondents with the surname Hueschen, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (14.4%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hueschen 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 Hueschen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.9% · 81
- Two or more races14.4% · 15
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hueschen
Hueschen appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 2,454 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 Hueschen 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 | #156,044 | #153,590 | 1.6% |
| Count | 104 | 104 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hueschen bearers went from 104 to 104 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 2,454 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #153,590.
FAQ
Hueschen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hueschen?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Hueschen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Hueschen?
Hueschen ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Hueschen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Hueschen.
Has Hueschen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hueschen went from 104 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Hueschen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hueschen, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (14.4%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Hueschen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.9% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hueschen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.9%), Two or More Races (14.4%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Hueschen (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 Hueschen mean?
A German surname derived from the diminutive form of the given name Hugh. 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 Hueschen (0.03 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 are called Hueschen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Hueschen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.