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

Hubacher, 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 Hubacher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hubacher in America

Hubacher is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hubacher surname appeared 236 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 Hubacher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hubacher 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 Hubacher

The surname Hubacher has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely emerging during the late medieval period or the early modern era. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Hube," which referred to a small parcel of land or a farmstead, combined with the occupational suffix "-er," indicating a person associated with or working on such a property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swiss canton of Bern, where the Hubacher family is mentioned in historical documents dating back to the 16th century. The name was particularly prevalent in the rural areas surrounding the city of Bern, where many families made their living through agriculture and farming.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Hans Hubacher (1597-1673) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the town of Langnau im Emmental, Switzerland. His craftsmanship and innovations in timekeeping contributed to the region's reputation for precision watchmaking.

Another notable individual was Johann Jakob Hubacher (1711-1786), a Swiss theologian and author from the canton of Zurich. He wrote several influential works on religious philosophy and was known for his sermons and lectures at the University of Zurich.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Hubacher name spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and Austria, as families migrated and settled in new areas. One such individual was Friedrich Hubacher (1784-1856), a German-born architect and urban planner who contributed to the development of several cities in Bavaria.

In the late 19th century, the name also found its way to the United States, as Swiss and German immigrants sought new opportunities in the New World. One of the earliest documented Hubachers in America was Peter Hubacher (1832-1907), a Swiss-born farmer who settled in Ohio and established a successful agricultural enterprise.

Throughout its history, the Hubacher surname has been associated with various occupations, from farming and craftsmanship to academia and the arts. While its origins can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Europe, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of families seeking new horizons.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hubacher

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

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

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