Huckabee
A nickname-derived surname referring to a hunchback or a person with a crooked back.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,702 Americans carry the last name Huckabee. That puts it at #10,082 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 92,586 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huckabee surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
3.7K
1 in 92,586
Census rank
#10,082
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,197 bearers of the surname Huckabee in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10082nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huckabee, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Black (5.4%) and Hispanic (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huckabee
The surname Huckabee is believed to have originated in England, likely during the late medieval period or the Renaissance era. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hucca," meaning "a huckster" or "peddler," and "bæc," meaning "brook" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a stream or river where peddlers or merchants frequently traveled.
Huckabee is considered a locational surname, meaning it was originally associated with a particular place or geographical feature. However, there is no definitive evidence of a specific village or town from which the name originated. It is possible that it developed independently in different regions of England, as locational surnames often did.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Huckabee can be found in the records of the Exchequer Court in Bedfordshire, England, in the year 1524, where a certain Richard Huckabee is mentioned. In the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the spelling, such as Huckabey, Huckaby, and Huckabay, were also documented in various parish records across England.
Historically, the name Huckabee does not appear to be associated with any prominent figures or notable events. However, there are a few individuals who have borne this surname throughout history, such as:
1. John Huckabee (c. 1640-1720), an English settler who immigrated to Virginia in the late 17th century.
2. William Huckabee (1777-1854), an American farmer and landowner from Tennessee.
3. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (b. 1982), an American political adviser and former White House Press Secretary.
The name Huckabee is relatively uncommon, and its geographical distribution has been primarily limited to the United States, particularly in the southern states. It is believed that many of the American Huckabees can trace their ancestry back to the English immigrants who arrived in the American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Overall, while the exact origins and historical significance of the surname Huckabee remain somewhat obscure, it serves as a testament to the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of England, where many surnames were derived from occupations, locations, and physical features of the landscape.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huckabee
Among Census respondents with the surname Huckabee, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Black (5.4%) and Hispanic (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Huckabee bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Huckabee surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9%
- Black or African American5.4%
- Hispanic or Latino2.2%
- Two or more races1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Huckabee surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,621 | #10,082 | -4.8% |
| Count | 3,101 | 3,197 | 3.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.15 | 1.08 | -6.1% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Huckabee bearers went from 3,101 to 3,197 (+3.1% change). The surname moved down 461 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,621 to #10,082.
FAQ
Huckabee surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Huckabee?
The surname Huckabee holds position #10,082 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 3,702 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 1.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Huckabee surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huckabee, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Black (5.4%) and Hispanic (2.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.