2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hubman
A surname likely derived from the German word "Hubbe" meaning a small hill or knoll, suggesting an association with a location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Hubman. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hubman 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Hubman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubman, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hubman
The surname HUBMAN is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Huber," which referred to a landowner or farmer. The name likely originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HUBMAN can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the Principality of Anhalt, dated around 1350. The document mentions a certain "Johannes Hubman," suggesting that the name was already in use during that period.
In the 15th century, the name HUBMAN appeared in several medieval records and manuscripts, including the Liber Vitae, a necrology from the Benedictine monastery of St. Michael in Bamberg, Bavaria. This suggests that the name was present in the region during that time.
The HUBMAN surname is also closely associated with the town of Huben, located in the district of Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg. It is possible that the name originated from this place name or vice versa, as it was common for surnames to be derived from the names of towns or villages.
Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname HUBMAN include:
1. Hans HUBMAN (c. 1450-1510), a prominent German merchant and trader who established a successful business in the city of Nuremberg.
2. Martin HUBMAN (1568-1638), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on Protestant theology and served as a pastor in various churches in Saxony.
3. Anna Maria HUBMAN (1637-1705), a German painter known for her still-life paintings and portraits, which were highly regarded during her lifetime.
4. Johann Friedrich HUBMAN (1790-1856), a German composer and music theorist, who contributed significantly to the development of music education in Germany during the 19th century.
5. Wilhelm HUBMAN (1848-1923), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Hubman Machinery Company, which played a crucial role in the industrialization of Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
While the surname HUBMAN has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the historical origins and earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the German regions mentioned above.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hubman
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubman, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hubman 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 Hubman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.0% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 8
- Two or more races6.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hubman
Hubman 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-8 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,582 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-13 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,481 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 16,582 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 9,481 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 Hubman 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 | #146,201 | #155,682 | -6.5% |
| Count | 113 | 100 | -11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hubman bearers went from 113 to 100 (-11.5% change). The surname moved down 9,481 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #155,682.
FAQ
Hubman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hubman?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Hubman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Hubman?
Hubman ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Hubman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Hubman.
Has Hubman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hubman went from 113 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Hubman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubman, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Two or More Races (6.0%). 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 Hubman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.0% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hubman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.0%), Hispanic (8.0%), Two or More Races (6.0%). 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 Hubman (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 Hubman mean?
A surname likely derived from the German word "Hubbe" meaning a small hill or knoll, suggesting an association with a location. 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 Hubman (0.03 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 are called Hubman?
You can see how many people have the last name Hubman on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.