2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Huchko
A Ukrainian occupational surname denoting one who smoked or dried meat.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Huchko. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huchko 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Huchko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huchko, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huchko
The surname Huchko is believed to have originated in Slovakia, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "huch," which means "to roar" or "to make a loud noise." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a booming voice or a rowdy demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Huchko name appears in a baptismal record from the village of Stará Ľubovňa in northeastern Slovakia, dated 1572. The entry refers to a man named Jan Huchko, who was likely a local resident at the time. This region, known as the Spiš (Zips) area, was historically populated by ethnic Slovaks, as well as German settlers called "Carpathian Germans" or "Zipsers."
In the 17th century, the Huchko name can be found in various tax and census records from villages in the Spiš region, such as Ľubica and Príkra. These records often list occupations, and several Huchkos are recorded as farmers, shepherds, or tradesmen.
One notable figure from this time period is Michal Huchko, a blacksmith born in Ľubica in 1648. Local legends suggest that he was renowned for his skilled craftsmanship and his ability to forge intricate metalwork.
As the Huchko family spread throughout Slovakia and neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Hučko, Hucsko, and Hutschko. These variants likely arose due to regional dialects and the influence of other languages, such as German and Hungarian.
In the 19th century, several Huchkos gained recognition in various fields. Ján Huchko (1818-1892), a writer and educator from Liptovská Teplička, published several works on Slovak grammar and literature. Meanwhile, Juraj Huchko (1847-1915), a priest and historian from Dolný Kubín, authored numerous books on the history and folklore of the Orava region.
Another prominent individual was Gustáv Huchko (1875-1942), a lawyer and politician from Košice. He served as a member of the Hungarian parliament and was a vocal advocate for Slovak rights within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
While the Huchko surname has its origins in Slovakia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the mountainous regions of northern and eastern Slovakia, where it emerged as a distinctive family name centuries ago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huchko
Among Census respondents with the surname Huchko, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Huchko 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 Huchko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4% · 103
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huchko
Huchko appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,734 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 4,734 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 Huchko 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 | #150,935 | -3.2% |
| Count | 113 | 108 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huchko bearers went from 113 to 108 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,734 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #150,935.
FAQ
Huchko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huchko?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Huchko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Huchko?
Huchko ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 108 people with the surname Huchko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Huchko.
Has Huchko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huchko went from 113 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Huchko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huchko, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Huchko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huchko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%), Black (1.9%). 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 Huchko (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 Huchko mean?
A Ukrainian occupational surname denoting one who smoked or dried meat. 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 Huchko (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Huchko?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.