2000
#74,675
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 241
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Hubacher
An occupational surname derived from the German word "hube," meaning a small farm or homestead.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 257 Americans carry the last name Hubacher. That puts it at #88,925 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,333,674 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hubacher 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
257
1 in 1,333,674
Census rank
#88,925
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
224
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 224 bearers of the surname Hubacher in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 88925th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubacher, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swiss canton of Bern, where the Hubacher family is mentioned in historical documents dating back to the 16th century.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hubacher
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubacher, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Hubacher 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 Hubacher surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.6% · 223
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hubacher
Hubacher 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
#80,419
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 236
-5 bearers (-2.1%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 5,744 places
2020
#88,925
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 224
-12 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 8,506 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #74,675 | 241 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #80,419 | 236 | 0.08 | -5 bearers (-2.1%) | Down 5,744 places |
| 2020 | #88,925 | 224 | 0.07 | -12 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 8,506 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 Hubacher 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 | #80,419 | #88,925 | -10.6% |
| Count | 236 | 224 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.07 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hubacher bearers went from 236 to 224 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 8,506 positions in the national ranking, going from #80,419 to #88,925.
FAQ
Hubacher surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hubacher?
Name Census estimates that about 257 living Americans carry the surname Hubacher. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,333,674 residents.
How common is Hubacher?
Hubacher ranks #88,925 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 224 people with the surname Hubacher. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (257), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Hubacher.
Has Hubacher become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hubacher went from 236 recorded bearers to 224. That is a decrease of 12 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #80,419 to #88,925.
What does the Census say about the background of Hubacher?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubacher, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%). 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 Hubacher in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.6% (223 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hubacher appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%). 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 Hubacher (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 Hubacher mean?
An occupational surname derived from the German word "hube," meaning a small farm or homestead. 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 Hubacher (0.07 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 Americans have the surname Hubacher?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.