Find out how popular the last name Huckaby is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Huckaby.

Huckaby, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Huckaby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huckaby in America

Huckaby is the 7091st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huckaby surname appeared 4,723 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Huckaby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huckaby to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Huckaby

The surname Huckaby is an English name that originated in the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hoc" meaning hook and "by" meaning a settlement or village. This suggests that the name was likely taken from someone who lived in a hooked or curved settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Huckaby can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Hockebi" in this historical document, indicating its presence in England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, the name was recorded as "Hokebyg" in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a survey of landowners and tenants conducted between 1274 and 1279. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

A notable bearer of the Huckaby surname was Sir John Huckaby, a wealthy landowner and knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his involvement in the Hundred Years' War, serving under King Edward III in several campaigns against the French.

During the 16th century, the name appeared to be concentrated in the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire, with records showing variations such as "Hockyby" and "Huckeby." One prominent individual from this period was William Huckaby, born in 1532, who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in local governance.

In the 17th century, the name Huckaby was associated with the village of Huckaby in Nottinghamshire, which likely derived its name from the surname itself. This connection suggests that the Huckaby family may have had a strong presence in the area during this time.

Another notable figure was Thomas Huckaby, born in 1678, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and influential members of society.

As the centuries progressed, the Huckaby surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in various fields, including agriculture, business, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huckaby

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Huckaby.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Huckaby was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Huckaby has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Huckaby was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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