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

Hue, 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 Hue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hue in America

Hue is the 29626th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hue surname appeared 795 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 Hue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hue 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 Hue

The surname Hue has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "hue," which means a hood or a cowl, referring to a type of garment worn by monks and other religious figures during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hue can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Hue" and "Hieu," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the 12th century, a notable individual named Hue de Rotelande, a Norman poet and author, gained recognition for his works, including a romance titled "Ipomedon." The poet's exact dates of birth and death are unknown, but his literary contributions have been widely studied and appreciated by scholars of medieval literature.

During the 13th century, a French nobleman named Hue de Miramion (c. 1210-1271) held significant influence and power in the region of Languedoc. He played a crucial role in the conflicts between the French monarchy and the Cathars, a Christian religious group considered heretical by the Catholic Church at the time.

In the 14th century, the name Hue surfaced in connection with a prominent family from the city of Reims in northern France. Hue de Reims (c. 1320-1380) was a notable merchant and landowner who contributed to the city's economic and cultural development during that period.

Another individual of historical significance bearing the surname Hue was Jean Hue (c. 1450-1505), a French poet and playwright from the late 15th century. He was known for his satirical works and his contributions to the development of the French Renaissance theatre.

The surname Hue has also been associated with various place names throughout France, such as Hue-sur-Illon, a commune in the Manche department of Normandy, and Hue-de-Calais, a former village near the city of Calais. These place names may have influenced the spread and adoption of the surname in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hue

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

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

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