2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hustis
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the German word "Hüste" meaning a small hut or cabin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Hustis. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hustis 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Hustis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hustis, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hustis
The surname HUSTIS has its origins in the Old Norse language, with roots that can be traced back to the Viking settlements of the 9th and 10th centuries in what is now modern-day England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "húss", meaning "house" or "dwelling", combined with the suffix "-tis", which denoted a person's occupation or trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HUSTIS surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Hustes" and "Hustis", suggesting that the family may have originated from regions with strong Norse influences, such as the East Midlands or the North of England.
During the medieval period, the HUSTIS surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, where many place names bear Norse influence. The name may have been associated with individuals who worked as builders, carpenters, or craftsmen involved in the construction of dwellings or other structures.
Notable individuals bearing the HUSTIS surname throughout history include:
1. William HUSTIS (c. 1290 - 1365), a prominent landowner and local official in the village of Spalding, Lincolnshire, during the reign of Edward III.
2. Margery HUSTIS (1435 - 1502), a renowned herbalist and healer from the town of Beverley, Yorkshire, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.
3. John HUSTIS (1567 - 1638), a merchant and ship owner from Hull, who established trade routes with the Dutch Republic and the Baltic regions.
4. Thomas HUSTIS (1712 - 1784), a skilled architect and stonemason responsible for the construction of several churches and manor houses in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
5. Elizabeth HUSTIS (1826 - 1898), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first girls' schools in the city of York.
While the HUSTIS surname has evolved over time and spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora, its roots can be traced back to the Viking heritage and the rich tapestry of Anglo-Saxon and Norse influence on the English language and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hustis
Among Census respondents with the surname Hustis, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hustis 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 Hustis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.2% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hustis
Hustis 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-10 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,732 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 986 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 19,732 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 986 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 Hustis 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 | #153,769 | #154,755 | -0.6% |
| Count | 106 | 102 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hustis bearers went from 106 to 102 (-3.8% change). The surname moved down 986 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #154,755.
FAQ
Hustis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hustis?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Hustis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Hustis?
Hustis ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Hustis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Hustis.
Has Hustis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hustis went from 106 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Hustis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hustis, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%). 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 Hustis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.2% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hustis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.2%), Hispanic (3.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%). 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 Hustis (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 Hustis mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the German word "Hüste" meaning a small hut or cabin. 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 Hustis (0.03 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 surname Hustis?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.