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

Hubel, 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 Hubel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hubel in America

Hubel is the 57516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hubel surname appeared 354 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 Hubel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hubel 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 Hubel

The surname HUBEL is of German origin, emerging in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony during the medieval period. It is derived from the Middle High German word "Hubel," which means a small hill or mound. This etymology suggests that the name was initially a topographic descriptor, likely referring to individuals who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HUBEL surname can be traced back to the 14th century, with references in various regional records and manuscripts from southern Germany. For example, a certain Hans Hubel is mentioned in a land registry from the town of Nuremberg, dated 1376.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of several villages in the Bavarian region, indicating its widespread use among rural communities. Notable individuals from this era include Johann Hubel (1510-1578), a Lutheran theologian and reformer from Wittenberg.

As the HUBEL name spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Huebel, Hübel, and Huebl. These variations often reflected local dialects and scribal preferences. In some areas, the name was also associated with certain place names, like Hübelsheim or Hübelstadt.

In the 18th century, the HUBEL surname gained prominence with individuals like Friedrich Hubel (1726-1798), a renowned German painter and engraver from Dresden. His works were celebrated for their intricate landscapes and architectural depictions.

The 19th century saw the name carried to other parts of Europe and beyond by German immigrants. One notable figure was Max Hubel (1834-1901), a German-American brewer and businessman who founded the Hubel Brewery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Other historical figures bearing the HUBEL surname include:

• Ernst Hubel (1891-1945), a German naval officer and submarine commander during World War I.
• Torsten Hubel (1920-1989), a Swedish actor and film director, known for his work in Swedish cinema.
• David Hubel (1926-2013), a Canadian-American neurophysiologist who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1981 for his groundbreaking research on the visual cortex.
• Rolf Hubel (born 1943), a German footballer who played as a striker for multiple clubs in the Bundesliga.

The HUBEL surname has a rich history, originating from humble beginnings as a descriptive name in medieval Germany and eventually spreading across various regions and cultures, carried forth by individuals who left their mark in diverse fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hubel

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

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

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