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

Haugh, 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 Haugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haugh in America

Haugh is the 9174th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haugh surname appeared 3,558 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 Haugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haugh 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 Haugh

The surname Haugh has its origins in Scotland, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Middle English word "haugh," which means a small valley or a meadow by a river. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived in such a location.

Haugh is a topographic surname, meaning it was initially given to someone based on their place of residence or a prominent geographical feature near their home. The name may have originated in various areas of Scotland, as the term "haugh" was commonly used throughout the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented those who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The entry "Johannes de Hauh" appears in these rolls, indicating the presence of the name in Scotland during that period.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname Haugh throughout history. One of the earliest was Sir William de Haugh, who was a Scottish knight and landowner in the 14th century. He is mentioned in various charters and records from the time, indicating his significance in the region.

Another notable figure was John Haugh, born in 1605, who was a prominent merchant and burgess (a freeman of a borough) in Edinburgh during the 17th century. He played an important role in the city's trade and commerce during that time.

In the 18th century, James Haugh (1717-1789) was a Scottish philosopher and educator. He served as the rector of the Grammar School in Stirling and was known for his writings on education and moral philosophy.

During the 19th century, Robert Haugh (1828-1912) was a Scottish businessman and industrialist who made significant contributions to the textile industry in the town of Hawick, located in the Scottish Borders.

Another notable figure was Mary Haugh (1855-1936), a Scottish suffragette and campaigner for women's rights. She was actively involved in the women's suffrage movement in Glasgow and played a crucial role in advocating for women's right to vote.

The surname Haugh has also been associated with various place names in Scotland, such as Haugh of Urr in Dumfries and Galloway, and Haugh Head in the Scottish Borders. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and the geographical features it is derived from.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haugh

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

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

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