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

Hundhausen, 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 Hundhausen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hundhausen in America

Hundhausen is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hundhausen surname appeared 110 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 Hundhausen.

The history of the last name Hundhausen

The surname Hundhausen originates from Germany, and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old German words "hund," meaning dog, and "hausen," meaning a dwelling or homestead. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived in a house or settlement associated with dogs, perhaps a kennel or a hunting lodge.

The name first appeared in written records in the 14th century, with references to individuals bearing the name in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the parish records of the town of Nürnberg in 1382, where a certain Hans Hundhausen is mentioned as a landowner.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the archives of the city of Augsburg, where a family of tanners and leather workers by the name of Hundhausen was documented. This indicates that the name may have been associated with a particular trade or occupation in some areas.

The earliest known bearer of the name was Konrad Hundhausen, a knight who fought in the Crusades during the 12th century. He is mentioned in the chronicles of the Teutonic Order, an organization of German knights who participated in the military campaigns in the Holy Land.

Another notable figure was Johannes Hundhausen, a Lutheran theologian and reformer who lived in the 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several treatises on religious doctrine.

In the 17th century, a family of Hundhausens owned a significant estate in the region of Westphalia. The family's coat of arms, which featured a hunting dog, is still preserved in local archives.

Other notable individuals with the surname include:

1. Friedrich Hundhausen (1802-1879), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin.
2. Maria Hundhausen (1847-1923), a German opera singer who performed at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich.
3. Otto Hundhausen (1876-1941), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.
4. Helene Hundhausen (1899-1987), a German mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of geometry.
5. Erich Hundhausen (1920-1998), a German-born American writer and journalist who covered World War II for various publications.

While the name Hundhausen has its roots in medieval Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with many variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hundhausen

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

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 Hundhausen 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.

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

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