2000
#13,613
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,045
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.76
Rare Last name
Hucks
Derived from the Old English personal name "Huc," meaning "heart, mind, or spirit."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,275 Americans carry the last name Hucks. That puts it at #14,465 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.66 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 150,661 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hucks surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hucks with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 150,661
Census rank
#14,465
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,984 bearers of the surname Hucks in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.66 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14465th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hucks, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (14.3%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hucks
Among Census respondents with the surname Hucks, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (14.3%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Hucks bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Hucks surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.2% · 1,572
- Black or African American14.3% · 283
- Two or more races3.2% · 64
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 34
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hucks
Hucks appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,398
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,076
+31 bearers (+1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.70
Rank movement Down 785 places
2020
#14,465
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,984
-92 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.66
Rank movement Down 67 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,613 | 2,045 | 0.76 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,398 | 2,076 | 0.70 | +31 bearers (+1.5%) | Down 785 places |
| 2020 | #14,465 | 1,984 | 0.66 | -92 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 67 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hucks surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,398 | #14,465 | -0.5% |
| Count | 2,076 | 1,984 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.70 | 0.66 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hucks bearers went from 2,076 to 1,984 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 67 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,398 to #14,465.
FAQ
Hucks surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hucks?
Name Census estimates that about 2,275 living Americans carry the surname Hucks. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 150,661 residents.
How common is Hucks?
Hucks ranks #14,465 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.66 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,984 people with the surname Hucks. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,275), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.66 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.66 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Hucks.
Has Hucks become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hucks went from 2,076 recorded bearers to 1,984. That is a decrease of 92 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #14,398 to #14,465.
What does the Census say about the background of Hucks?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hucks, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (14.3%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hucks in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.2% (1,572 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hucks appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.2%), Black (14.3%), Two or More Races (3.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hucks (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hucks mean?
Derived from the Old English personal name "Huc," meaning "heart, mind, or spirit." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hucks (0.66 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Hucks?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.