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

Hucks, 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 Hucks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hucks in America

Hucks is the 14398th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hucks surname appeared 2,076 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 Hucks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hucks 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 Hucks

The surname Hucks has its origins rooted in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hoc," meaning "hook," which was likely an occupational name for someone who made or sold hooks. This surname may also be linked to various place names in England that contain the word "hook," such as Hooknorton in Oxfordshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hucks can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it appears as "Hucke." This suggests that the name was already in use during the 14th century. The Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, compiled in 1273, also mention a "William Hok," which could be an earlier variation of the surname.

The Hucks surname has been associated with various historical figures throughout the centuries. One notable individual was William Hucks (1588-1647), an English clergyman and puritan divine who served as the Rector of Saltash in Cornwall during the 17th century. Another prominent figure was John Hucks (1637-1705), an English lawyer and member of the House of Commons, who represented the borough of Tregony in Cornwall.

In the 18th century, the Hucks surname gained further recognition through the works of Robert Hucks (1736-1802), a renowned English engraver and print publisher. He is particularly known for his mezzotint engravings and portraits of notable figures from the Georgian era.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Samuel Hucks (1805-1875), an English Baptist minister and author, who served as the pastor of the Shacklewell Green Chapel in London. He was a prolific writer and published numerous works on religious and theological subjects.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Hucks surname was Thomas Hucks (1828-1898), a British architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the Victorian era, including St. Michael's Church in Bournemouth and the Congregational Church in Poole.

Throughout history, the Hucks surname has been found in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire, Bedfordshire, Cornwall, and London. While the name may have originated as an occupational surname, it has also been associated with various place names and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hucks

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

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

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