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

Huber, 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 Huber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huber in America

Huber is the 933rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huber surname appeared 37,170 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 13 people would have the surname Huber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huber 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 Huber

The surname Huber originated in Germany and has its roots in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Huber" or "Hueber," which means a farmer or peasant who owned a small plot of land known as a "Hufe" or "Hueb." This term was commonly used in southern Germany, particularly in Bavaria and parts of Austria.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Huber can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable mention is found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, where a Hugo Huber was listed as a landowner in 1284. Another early appearance of the name is in the Bavarian town of Würzburg, where a Johannes Huber was documented as a citizen in 1312.

During the Middle Ages, the Huber surname was closely associated with agricultural communities and landowners. It was not uncommon for families to adopt surnames based on their occupations or the geographical features of their land. As such, the name Huber became a widespread surname in rural areas of southern Germany and parts of Austria.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Huber surname was Hans Huber, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1492 to 1553. He was renowned for his woodcuts and engravings, many of which depicted religious and mythological scenes. Another notable figure was Franz Huber, a German entomologist and naturalist born in 1763. He made significant contributions to the study of bees and their behavior, earning him the title "Father of Bee Study."

In the 16th century, the Huber family played a prominent role in the Reformation movement in Germany. Caspar Huber (1491-1547) was a Lutheran theologian and reformer who worked closely with Martin Luther and helped spread the teachings of the Protestant Reformation. His son, Samuel Huber (1547-1624), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned Protestant theologian and philosopher.

The Huber surname also gained prominence in the field of literature. Victor Aimé Huber (1800-1869) was a French writer and literary critic who served as the curator of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France). His works focused on the history of literature and the study of German and Scandinavian languages.

Another significant figure with the Huber surname was Max Huber (1919-1992), a Swiss graphic designer and typographer. He is best known for creating the iconic Swiss International style of graphic design, which emphasized simplicity, legibility, and objectivity in visual communication.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the surname Huber throughout history, reflecting its widespread presence in various fields and regions, particularly in German-speaking countries and parts of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huber

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

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

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