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

Huckle, 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 Huckle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huckle in America

Huckle is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huckle surname appeared 302 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Huckle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huckle 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 Huckle

The surname Huckle is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "huccu," which means "hump" or "hunch." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a physical characteristic such as a hunched back or a hunchbacked stature.

The earliest recorded instances of the Huckle surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable reference is in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dated 1273, which mentions a certain William Huckle. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 include the name John Huckle.

During the 16th century, the name appears to have spread across various regions of England. Records from this period show variations in the spelling, including Huckill, Huckell, and Huckyll. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Huckle surname was John Huckle, who was born in Lincolnshire in 1535. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a member of the parish council. Another notable individual was William Huckle (1597-1673), a successful merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Benjamin Huckle (1625-1691), a renowned English clergyman and author. He was widely respected for his contributions to theological literature and served as the vicar of St. Peter's Church in Nottingham.

As the surname spread across England, it also became associated with various place names. For instance, the village of Hucklow in Derbyshire is believed to have derived its name from the Huckle family who resided there in the medieval period.

Other notable individuals bearing the Huckle surname include:

1. Thomas Huckle (1770-1846), an English architect known for designing several notable buildings in London.
2. Henry Huckle (1792-1854), a British naval officer who played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar.
3. Mary Huckle (1818-1892), a pioneering English educator and advocate for women's education.
4. Alfred Huckle (1865-1923), a renowned British painter and illustrator, known for his depictions of rural life.
5. Frederick Huckle (1905-1978), a British author and historian who wrote extensively on the history of the English countryside.

While the Huckle surname has its origins in medieval England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by families who immigrated to other countries over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huckle

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

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

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