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

Husted, 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 Husted surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Husted in America

Husted is the 7776th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Husted surname appeared 4,268 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Husted.

We can also compare 2010 data for Husted 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 Husted

The surname Husted originates from England and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hus" meaning house and "stede" meaning place or site, suggesting that the name initially referred to a person living at a specific house or homestead.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mentions a John Husted residing in the county.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the influential Paston family in Norfolk. One of the letters, dated around 1450, refers to a man named William Husted who was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership.

During the Tudor period, the surname Husted was well-established in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. The Husted family played a prominent role in the local communities, with some members holding positions of authority and influence.

One notable figure was Sir Thomas Husted (1520-1592), a member of the gentry and landowner in Norfolk. He served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Thetford during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another significant individual was Reverend John Husted (1634-1704), a Puritan minister who emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the late 17th century. He served as the pastor of the First Church in Stratford, Connecticut, and played a vital role in the religious and cultural life of the colony.

In the 18th century, the Husted name gained further recognition with the birth of Thomas Husted (1771-1838), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and was eventually appointed as a Rear Admiral in the Royal Navy.

The 19th century saw the surname spread beyond England, with some Husted families settling in other parts of the British Empire, including Canada and Australia. One prominent figure from this era was William Husted (1821-1891), a Canadian businessman and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the riding of Wellington Centre in Ontario.

Throughout its history, the surname Husted has undergone various spelling variations, including Hustede, Hustedd, and Hustedde. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, scribal errors, and the lack of standardized spelling conventions in earlier times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Husted

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

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

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