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

Huckins, 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 Huckins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huckins in America

Huckins is the 15564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huckins surname appeared 1,879 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Huckins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huckins 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 Huckins

The surname Huckins is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "hoc," which means "hook," and the diminutive suffix "-kin," indicating a small or diminutive form. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a hooked-shaped landform or who worked as a maker of hooks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1191, where it appears as "Hockin." This entry provides evidence of the name's existence during the Middle Ages in England.

In the 13th century, the name Huckins appeared in various forms, such as "Hockyn" and "Hockyn," in various historical records and documents. One notable individual from this period was William Hockyn, who was mentioned in the Patent Rolls of 1272 in connection with land transactions in Dorset.

As the name spread across England, it took on various spellings, reflecting regional dialects and scribal variations. In the 14th century, the name appeared as "Hokkyns" in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327.

During the 16th century, the Huckins surname gained prominence with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such individual was John Huckins, a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, who lived from 1520 to 1585. Another was Thomas Huckins, a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Cambridge from 1565 to 1570.

In the 17th century, the Huckins family had established themselves in various parts of England, with records indicating their presence in counties such as Somerset, Devon, and Hampshire. One notable figure from this period was William Huckins, a wealthy landowner and Justice of the Peace in Devonshire, who lived from 1620 to 1692.

As the name spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, it encountered further variations in spelling, including "Huckins," "Hucken," and "Hucken." In the 18th century, the Huckins name appeared in the records of the American colonies, indicating the migration of family members from England to the New World.

Throughout its history, the Huckins surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, landowners, and public servants. While the name's origins may be humble, it has become a part of the rich tapestry of English and American genealogy, with its bearers contributing to the cultural and historical fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huckins

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

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 Huckins 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 Huckins 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 Huckins was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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