2000
#33,830
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 635
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.24
Very Rare Last name
Huster
A surname derived from a regional variation of the German word "huste" meaning cough.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 704 Americans carry the last name Huster. That puts it at #38,781 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 486,867 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huster 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
704
1 in 486,867
Census rank
#38,781
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
614
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 614 bearers of the surname Huster in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 38781st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huster, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huster
The surname HUSTER is of German origin, and it is believed to have originated in the 16th century. The name is derived from the German word 'Hust,' which means 'cough.' It is likely that the name was originally a nickname or occupational name given to someone who had a persistent cough or worked as a healer or herbalist treating coughs and respiratory ailments.
The earliest recorded instance of the HUSTER surname can be found in the village of Husten, located in the Westphalia region of Germany, in the late 1500s. This village name is thought to be the source of the surname, as it was common practice at the time for people to adopt surnames based on the place they were from or lived.
In the 17th century, the HUSTER name began to appear in various historical records and documents throughout Germany. For instance, Johann HUSTER, a prominent merchant from Hamburg, was mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1632. Another notable figure from this era was Hans HUSTER, a skilled woodcarver from Nuremberg, whose intricate works adorned many churches and cathedrals in the region.
As the HUSTER family spread across Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as HUSTER, HUSTER, and HÜSTER. During this time, several members of the HUSTER family made their mark in various fields. One such individual was Friedrich HUSTER (1792-1868), a renowned German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on the concept of human free will.
In the 19th century, the HUSTER name also gained prominence in the arts. Johann Georg HUSTER (1819-1892) was a celebrated German painter known for his breathtaking landscapes and portraits. His works were featured in many prestigious exhibitions across Europe during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Anna HUSTER (1860-1935), a pioneering German educator and women's rights activist. She founded several schools for girls and fought tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women in a time when such ideas were often met with resistance.
As the HUSTER family spread across the globe, the name continued to make its mark in various fields and professions. While the surname may have originated as a nickname or occupational name, it has since become a proud symbol of the family's rich heritage and contributions to society throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huster
Among Census respondents with the surname Huster, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Huster 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 Huster surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 548
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 37
- Two or more races2.8% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 7
- Black or African American0.8% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huster
Huster 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
#35,246
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 639
+4 bearers (+0.6%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Down 1,416 places
2020
#38,781
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 614
-25 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Down 3,535 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #33,830 | 635 | 0.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #35,246 | 639 | 0.22 | +4 bearers (+0.6%) | Down 1,416 places |
| 2020 | #38,781 | 614 | 0.21 | -25 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 3,535 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 Huster 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 | #35,246 | #38,781 | -10.0% |
| Count | 639 | 614 | -3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.22 | 0.21 | -6.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huster bearers went from 639 to 614 (-3.9% change). The surname moved down 3,535 positions in the national ranking, going from #35,246 to #38,781.
FAQ
Huster surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huster?
Name Census estimates that about 704 living Americans carry the surname Huster. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 486,867 residents.
How common is Huster?
Huster ranks #38,781 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.21 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 614 people with the surname Huster. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (704), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.21 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.21 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 Huster.
Has Huster become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huster went from 639 recorded bearers to 614. That is a decrease of 25 (-3.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #35,246 to #38,781.
What does the Census say about the background of Huster?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huster, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Huster in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (548 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huster appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (6.0%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Huster (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 Huster mean?
A surname derived from a regional variation of the German word "huste" meaning cough. 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 Huster (0.21 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 have the last name Huster?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Huster on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.