Husary last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Husary

A Polish surname derived from the word "husarz" meaning a type of cavalry soldier.

Husary, 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 Husary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Husary in America

Husary is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Husary surname appeared 125 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 Husary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Husary 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank134712134929-0.16%
Count1251158.33%
Proportion per 100k0.040.040.00%

The history of the last name Husary

The surname Husary is believed to have originated in Poland during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word 'husarz', which refers to a type of cavalry soldier who fought for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. These soldiers were known for their distinctive winged cavalry armor and were highly skilled in combat.

The earliest recorded instances of the Husary surname can be traced back to the 15th and 16th centuries in various historical documents and records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable mention is in the chronicles of Jan Długosz, a renowned Polish historian and philosopher, who documented the exploits of the husars in his writings.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Husary surname gained prominence as several individuals bearing this name distinguished themselves in military service. One such person was Stanisław Żółkiewski (1547-1620), a prominent Polish military commander and hetman (a high-ranking military leader) who led the Polish forces in several victorious campaigns against the Swedes, Muscovites, and Ottomans.

Another notable figure was Mikołaj Husarz (1585-1642), a Polish nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Polish-Muscovite War of 1609-1618. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield and was awarded numerous honors and titles.

In the 18th century, the Husary surname was also associated with the Polish noble family of Husarzewski. This family produced several notable individuals, including Józef Husarzewski (1720-1785), a Polish politician and diplomat who served as a member of the Sejm (the Polish parliament) and represented Poland in various international negotiations.

As the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth expanded its territories, the Husary surname spread to other regions, including parts of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania. Over time, variations of the surname emerged, such as Husarski, Husarczyk, and Husarzewski, reflecting regional linguistic influences and spelling variations.

Throughout history, the Husary surname has maintained a strong association with military service and nobility in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and its successor states. While its prevalence may have declined in modern times, it remains a notable part of Polish cultural heritage and a reminder of the country's rich military history and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Husary

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

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 Husary was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only80.80%101
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races12.80%16
Hispanic Origin5.60%7

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 Husary has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White80.80%57.39%33.88%
Black(S)%(S)%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%0.00%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0.00%0.00%
Two or More Races12.80%39.13%-101.41%
Hispanic5.60%(S)%(S)%

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

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