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

Huebsch, 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 Huebsch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huebsch in America

Huebsch is the 34967th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huebsch surname appeared 645 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 Huebsch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huebsch 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 Huebsch

The surname HUEBSCH is of German origin, originating in the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "huebsch," meaning "beautiful" or "pretty." This word is believed to have its roots in the Old High German word "huopisk," which also meant "beautiful" or "handsome."

The name was initially used as a descriptive nickname or byname for someone who was considered attractive or good-looking. In medieval times, surnames were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin, and HUEBSCH likely originated as a nickname for a person with a pleasing appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HUEBSCH can be found in the German city of Cologne in the 15th century. A man named Johannes Huebsch is mentioned in the city's records from the year 1437. This suggests that the name was already in use and established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the name HUEBSCH appeared in various records and manuscripts across different parts of Germany. For example, a man named Hans Huebsch was recorded in the town of Bamberg in 1532, and a Peter Huebsch was mentioned in records from the city of Leipzig in 1573.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname HUEBSCH. One such person was Johann Huebsch (1668-1731), a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another was Friedrich Huebsch (1795-1853), a German architect and engineer known for his work on several important buildings in Berlin.

In the 19th century, the name HUEBSCH gained prominence with the birth of Emil Huebsch (1843-1908), a German publisher and bookseller who founded the publishing house Eugen Diederichs Verlag. This publishing house played a significant role in disseminating works by famous authors and philosophers of the time.

Other notable individuals with the surname HUEBSCH include Ernst Huebsch (1884-1959), a German-American architect who designed several buildings in New York City, and Adolf Huebsch (1887-1972), a German film actor and director who appeared in over 100 films during the early 20th century.

While the surname HUEBSCH originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, its earliest roots and historical references can be traced back to medieval Germany, where it was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone considered attractive or good-looking.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huebsch

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

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

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