2000
#108,153
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 152
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Hubred
A combination of the Germanic elements "hub" meaning farm and "red" meaning counsel, suggesting an etymological origin related to overseeing or advising on farming matters.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 187 Americans carry the last name Hubred. That puts it at #114,090 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,832,911 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hubred 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
187
1 in 1,832,911
Census rank
#114,090
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
163
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 163 bearers of the surname Hubred in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 114090th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubred, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hubred
The surname HUBRED has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hoc" meaning "hook" and "brycg" meaning "bridge," suggesting an association with a particular location or landmark.
One of the earliest known references to the name HUBRED can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Hubred in the county of Gloucestershire.
During the Middle Ages, the name HUBRED appeared in various forms, such as Hokebrugge, Hokebrigg, and Hokebrygge, reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations of the time. These variations often corresponded to the specific locations where the name was prevalent.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named John HUBRED (c. 1310-1380) was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. His name appears in several historical documents, including property deeds and trade records.
Another individual of note was William HUBRED (c. 1420-1492), a scholar and clergyman who served as the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London during the latter half of the 15th century. He was known for his contributions to theological studies and his role in the Church during a period of religious upheaval.
The HUBRED surname also has connections to certain place names in England. For example, the village of Hubred's Bridge in Worcestershire is believed to have derived its name from the presence of a bridge associated with the HUBRED family in the area.
In the 16th century, a wealthy landowner named Richard HUBRED (c. 1540-1612) gained prominence for his extensive holdings and philanthropic efforts in the county of Oxfordshire. He is recorded as having funded the construction of several churches and schools in the region.
Another notable figure was Elizabeth HUBRED (c. 1580-1650), a writer and poet who published several works during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Her literary contributions, though lesser known today, were celebrated in her time for their artistic merit and philosophical insights.
Throughout the centuries, the HUBRED surname has continued to be found across various regions of England, with families contributing to various professions and endeavors, from farming and trade to academia and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hubred
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubred, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Hubred 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 Hubred surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 163
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hubred
Hubred 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
#105,079
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 170
+18 bearers (+11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 3,074 places
2020
#114,090
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 163
-7 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 9,011 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #108,153 | 152 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #105,079 | 170 | 0.06 | +18 bearers (+11.8%) | Up 3,074 places |
| 2020 | #114,090 | 163 | 0.05 | -7 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 9,011 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 Hubred 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 | #105,079 | #114,090 | -8.6% |
| Count | 170 | 163 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.05 | -9.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hubred bearers went from 170 to 163 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 9,011 positions in the national ranking, going from #105,079 to #114,090.
FAQ
Hubred surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hubred?
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the surname Hubred. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,832,911 residents.
How common is Hubred?
Hubred ranks #114,090 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 163 people with the surname Hubred. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (187), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Hubred.
Has Hubred become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hubred went from 170 recorded bearers to 163. That is a decrease of 7 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #105,079 to #114,090.
What does the Census say about the background of Hubred?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubred, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Hubred in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (163 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hubred appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Hubred (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 Hubred mean?
A combination of the Germanic elements "hub" meaning farm and "red" meaning counsel, suggesting an etymological origin related to overseeing or advising on farming matters. 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 Hubred (0.05 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 have the surname Hubred?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.