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

Husfelt, 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 Husfelt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Husfelt in America

Husfelt is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Husfelt surname appeared 185 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 Husfelt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Husfelt 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 Husfelt

The surname HUSFELT is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. The name is believed to have derived from the Old German words "hus," meaning house, and "felt," referring to an open field or meadow. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely residents of a house or homestead situated in a field or meadow.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval documents from the late 15th and early 16th centuries, such as tax records, land deeds, and church registers. One notable mention is in the Nuremberg Chronicles of 1493, where a Hans Husfelt is listed as a citizen of the city.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name began to spread across other parts of Germany, with variations in spelling like Hausfeldt, Hausfeld, and Husfelde appearing in various records. During this period, the name also made its way to neighboring regions, including parts of modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic.

Notable individuals bearing the HUSFELT surname include Johann Husfelt (1567-1638), a respected theologian and author from Leipzig, who wrote extensively on religious philosophy and ethics. Another prominent figure was Christoph Husfelt (1701-1773), a successful merchant and landowner from Nuremberg, known for his philanthropic endeavors and support of local education initiatives.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the HUSFELT name continued to be present in various German-speaking regions, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Friedrich Husfelt (1812-1887), a German-born artist who settled in New York City and became renowned for his landscape paintings of the Hudson River Valley.

Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Katharina Husfelt (1867-1945), a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate from Bavaria. She was instrumental in establishing several schools for girls and advocating for equal educational opportunities in the region.

While the surname HUSFELT may have been more concentrated in certain areas historically, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots remain firmly rooted in the German linguistic and cultural heritage, serving as a testament to the rich tapestry of European surnames and their diverse origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Husfelt

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

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

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