2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Huesers
A surname meaning "house owners" or "homeowners" of German origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Huesers. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huesers 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Huesers in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huesers, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.8%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (12.6%) and Two or More Races (9.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huesers
The surname "HUESERS" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the late Middle Ages or early Modern period, around the 16th century. The name is thought to be a variation of the Germanic word "Huser," which referred to a small, modest dwelling or a cottage.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the town records of Erfurt, a city in the central German state of Thuringia, where a family by the name of "Huser" was documented in the late 16th century. It is likely that the variant spelling "HUESERS" emerged as a result of regional dialectal influences or scribal errors in transcription.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name appears to have spread across various regions of Germany, with individuals bearing the surname "HUESERS" being recorded in areas such as Saxony, Hesse, and Bavaria. One notable figure from this period was Johann Huesers, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived from 1628 to 1692 and authored several works on religious doctrine.
As the 19th century dawned, the name "HUESERS" began to appear in various historical records and documents across German-speaking regions. In 1835, a man named Wilhelm Huesers was born in the city of Magdeburg, and he later became a prominent merchant and businessman in the region.
Another individual of note was Anna Huesers, born in 1861 in the town of Wittenberg, who was a celebrated writer and poet known for her lyrical works and contributions to German literature of the late 19th century.
Moving into the 20th century, one of the most renowned individuals with the surname "HUESERS" was Karl Huesers, a German architect and urban planner born in 1892 in Berlin. Huesers played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts after World War II and was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in cities like Frankfurt and Munich.
Additionally, the name "HUESERS" can be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, particularly in areas where German immigration and settlement occurred, such as parts of Eastern Europe and even as far as Russia and the Baltic states.
While the surname "HUESERS" may not be among the most common in the German-speaking world, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huesers
Among Census respondents with the surname Huesers, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.8%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (12.6%) and Two or More Races (9.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Huesers 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 Huesers surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White74.8% · 83
- American Indian and Alaska Native12.6% · 14
- Two or more races9.0% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huesers
Huesers appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,421 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+9 bearers (+8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,767 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,421 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.8%) | Up 9,767 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 Huesers 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 | #158,432 | #148,665 | 6.2% |
| Count | 102 | 111 | 8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huesers bearers went from 102 to 111 (+8.8% change). The surname moved up 9,767 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #148,665.
FAQ
Huesers surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huesers?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Huesers. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Huesers?
Huesers ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 111 people with the surname Huesers. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Huesers.
Has Huesers become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huesers went from 102 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 9 (+8.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Huesers?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huesers, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.8%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (12.6%) and Two or More Races (9.0%). 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 Huesers in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.8% (83 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huesers appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (74.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (12.6%), Two or More Races (9.0%). 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 Huesers (2000, 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 Huesers mean?
A surname meaning "house owners" or "homeowners" of German origin. 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 Huesers (0.04 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 have the last name Huesers?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Huesers on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.