2000
#3,300
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,967
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.69
Uncommon Last name
Hubert
Derived from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements "hug," meaning "heart, mind, or spirit," and "beraht," meaning "bright or famous."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,894 Americans carry the last name Hubert. That puts it at #3,644 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 31,463 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hubert 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hubert with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
11K
1 in 31,463
Census rank
#3,644
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
9.5K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 9,500 bearers of the surname Hubert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3644th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubert, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.4%. The next largest groups are Black (14.2%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hubert
The surname Hubert has its origins in the ancient Germanic personal name Hugibert, which is a compound of the elements hug (mind, spirit) and berht (bright, illustrious). It emerged in France during the medieval period and was first popularized by the 7th century bishop St. Hubert.
In its early forms, the name was written as Hubert, Hubertus, and Huberto. It spread across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in areas that were influenced by French and German cultures. By the 11th century, variations such as Hoberd and Hobart were recorded in England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hubert can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, including Hubertus and Hubald.
The name Hubert has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the most famous was St. Hubert (c. 656-727), the patron saint of hunters and a bishop of Liège. Another prominent bearer of the name was Hubert Walter (c. 1160-1205), who served as Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Chancellor of England under King Richard I and King John.
In the 13th century, Hubert de Burgh (c. 1170-1243) was a prominent English nobleman and justiciar who played a key role in the struggles between King John and the barons. The name also has a connection to the House of Habsburg, with Hubert Salvator (1894-1971), a member of the Austrian imperial family.
Another notable figure was Hubert Humphrey (1911-1978), an American politician who served as the 38th Vice President of the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson. In the world of literature, Hubert Selby Jr. (1928-2004) was an acclaimed American writer known for his gritty and controversial works, such as "Last Exit to Brooklyn."
While the surname Hubert has evolved over time and taken on various spellings, it has maintained its connection to its Germanic roots and the idea of a "bright mind" or "illustrious spirit." Its historical significance and association with notable figures have contributed to its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hubert
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubert, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.4%. The next largest groups are Black (14.2%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hubert 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 Hubert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.4% · 7,352
- Black or African American14.2% · 1,353
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 376
- Two or more races3.3% · 315
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 75
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 29
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hubert
Hubert 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
#3,439
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,380
+413 bearers (+4.1%)
Per 100,000 3.52
Rank movement Down 139 places
2020
#3,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,500
-880 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 3.18
Rank movement Down 205 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,300 | 9,967 | 3.69 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,439 | 10,380 | 3.52 | +413 bearers (+4.1%) | Down 139 places |
| 2020 | #3,644 | 9,500 | 3.18 | -880 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 205 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 Hubert 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 | #3,439 | #3,644 | -6.0% |
| Count | 10,380 | 9,500 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 3.52 | 3.18 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hubert bearers went from 10,380 to 9,500 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 205 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,439 to #3,644.
FAQ
Hubert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hubert?
Name Census estimates that about 10,894 living Americans carry the surname Hubert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 31,463 residents.
How common is Hubert?
Hubert ranks #3,644 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.18 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 9,500 people with the surname Hubert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,894), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.18 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.18 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Hubert.
Has Hubert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hubert went from 10,380 recorded bearers to 9,500. That is a decrease of 880 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,439 to #3,644.
What does the Census say about the background of Hubert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubert, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.4%. The next largest groups are Black (14.2%) and Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Hubert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.4% (7,352 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hubert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.4%), Black (14.2%), Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Hubert (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 Hubert mean?
Derived from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements "hug," meaning "heart, mind, or spirit," and "beraht," meaning "bright or famous." 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 Hubert (3.18 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 people share the surname Hubert?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.