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

Hubbs, 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 Hubbs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hubbs in America

Hubbs is the 8505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hubbs surname appeared 3,873 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 Hubbs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hubbs 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 Hubbs

The surname Hubbs is of English origin, traced back to the early medieval period in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hob," which referred to a small hill or a knoll, often found in place names. This suggests that the name may have originated as a toponymic surname, indicating that the earliest bearers of the name lived near such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hobbe" and "Hobb." This historic document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, documented the ownership of lands and properties throughout England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Hubbe," "Hubbes," and "Hubbs," reflecting the evolution of spelling practices over time. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the interpretation of scribes who recorded the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Hubbs include Sir John Hubbs (c. 1545-1610), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Tregony in Cornwall. Another prominent figure was William Hubbs (1619-1696), a Puritan settler and landowner in colonial Massachusetts.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name spread to other parts of the British Isles, as well as to the American colonies. One example is Robert Hubbs (1687-1745), an early settler in New Jersey who established the Hubbs family in the region.

In the 19th century, Hubbs families were found across England, particularly in counties such as Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Hubbs (1812-1889), a prominent architect and surveyor in Somerset.

Another significant figure was Frederick Hubbs (1846-1920), a Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and was instrumental in the development of the town of Hubbs Creek, named after his family.

Throughout its history, the surname Hubbs has maintained its connection to its English roots, with various spellings and regional variations reflecting the diverse journeys of those who bore the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hubbs

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

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

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