2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Husick
A surname likely derived from a topographic name for someone residing near a thicket or bushy area.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Husick. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Husick 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Husick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Husick, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Husick
The surname Husick is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the old Czech word "husik," which translates to "little goose." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who exhibited certain characteristics associated with geese, such as a loud voice or a waddling gait.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Husick can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries in what is now the Czech Republic. One notable mention is in the Velislav Codex, a collection of legal texts and court records from the city of Velislav, where a landowner named Jan Husick is referenced in an entry from 1412.
During the 16th century, the Husick name began to spread beyond the borders of the Czech lands, as people migrated to neighboring regions of Europe. In the town of Krakow, Poland, there is a record of a merchant named Michal Husick who was granted citizenship in 1527.
As the centuries progressed, the name Husick continued to appear in various historical records across Central and Eastern Europe. One notable figure was Jakub Husick, a Czech mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1671 to 1741. He is remembered for his contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and for his work on improving the accuracy of calendars.
Another individual of note was Katerina Husick, a Czech writer and poet born in 1795. She gained recognition for her collection of romantic poetry and her advocacy for women's education and rights during the early 19th century.
In the 20th century, a prominent figure bearing the Husick surname was Josef Husick, a Czech politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the United States from 1919 to 1925. He played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations between Czechoslovakia and the United States following World War I.
While the Husick name has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the rich history and origins of this surname can be traced back to the medieval period and the old Czech language, where it was likely given as a descriptive nickname related to the behavior or characteristics of geese.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Husick
Among Census respondents with the surname Husick, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Husick 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 Husick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 7
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Husick
Husick 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+5 bearers (+4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,244 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-7 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,925 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.1%) | Down 4,244 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 8,925 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 Husick 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 | #133,863 | #142,788 | -6.7% |
| Count | 126 | 119 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Husick bearers went from 126 to 119 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 8,925 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #142,788.
FAQ
Husick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Husick?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Husick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Husick?
Husick ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Husick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Husick.
Has Husick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Husick went from 126 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Husick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Husick, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Black (0.8%). 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 Husick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Husick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (5.9%), Black (0.8%). 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 Husick (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 Husick mean?
A surname likely derived from a topographic name for someone residing near a thicket or bushy area. 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 Husick (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 are called Husick?
Want to know how many people have the surname Husick? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.