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

Hysong, 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 Hysong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hysong in America

Hysong is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hysong surname appeared 378 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 Hysong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hysong 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 Hysong

The surname HYSONG is of German origin, emerging in the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Hausen," which means "houses" or "dwellings," and was likely used to denote someone who lived in a particular settlement or group of houses.

The earliest recorded instances of the HYSONG surname can be traced back to various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. In historical records from the 1500s, the name appeared with variations in spelling, including Hausen, Haussen, and Hausong, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings during that period.

One notable early reference to the HYSONG name can be found in the Grimm Brothers' collection of German folktales. In their famous work, "Kinder- und Hausmärchen" (Children's and Household Tales), published in 1812, they included a story titled "Der gestiefelte Kater" (The Cat in Boots), featuring a character named Hans Hysong.

In the late 17th century, Johann Hysong (1671-1742) was a prominent German clockmaker and inventor known for his innovative timepiece designs. His creations were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.

During the 18th century, the HYSONG surname spread beyond Germany as individuals with this name immigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In 1756, a family named HYSONG settled in the German Township of Pennsylvania, establishing roots in the New World.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Hysong (1822-1891), a German-American engineer and architect who designed several iconic buildings in New York City, including the old Pennsylvania Station and the iconic Flatiron Building.

In the 19th century, Heinrich Hysong (1841-1912) was a renowned German botanist and explorer. He conducted extensive research on plant species in South America and contributed significantly to the field of botany.

As the HYSONG surname continued to spread globally, it maintained its German roots and historical significance, carrying the legacy of its origins and the stories of those who have borne this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hysong

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

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

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