2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Hueg
A variant spelling of the German surname Hübig, ultimately derived from the Middle High German word "huobe" meaning "small farm."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Hueg. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hueg 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.
Bearers in the US
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Hueg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hueg, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hueg
The surname "HUEG" is of German origin, with its roots traceable to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly around Bavaria and the Rhine Valley.
One of the earliest known records of the name dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various forms such as "Huege," "Hüge," and "Hüege." These variations are thought to be derived from the Old German word "hüge," which meant "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who lived near or worked on hills or elevated areas.
In the 14th century, the name "HUEG" was encountered in several historical documents and records from the region. One notable mention was found in the annals of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain "Hans Hüge" was listed as a respected tradesman in the year 1347.
As the centuries progressed, the name continued to appear in various Germanic regions, with some variations in spelling. For instance, in the 16th century, a prominent figure named "Johann Hüeg" was a renowned scholar and theologian from the city of Augsburg, who lived from 1492 to 1557.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was "Friedrich Hueg," a German military officer who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was born in 1598 and served with distinction under several renowned commanders of the time.
In the 18th century, a man named "Christoph Hueg" (1721-1791) gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and woodcarver in the town of Oberammergau, known for its famous Passion Play.
The name "HUEG" has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as "Hügelsheim" (meaning "hill village") and "Hügelland" (meaning "hill country"). These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.
While the name "HUEG" may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, it has left its mark on history through the individuals mentioned above and others who have carried it with pride over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hueg
Among Census respondents with the surname Hueg, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hueg 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 Hueg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hueg
Hueg appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-3 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,443 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-3.0%) | Up 3,443 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 Hueg 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 | #159,712 | #156,269 | 2.2% |
| Count | 101 | 98 | -3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 9.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hueg bearers went from 101 to 98 (-3.0% change). The surname moved up 3,443 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #156,269.
FAQ
Hueg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hueg?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Hueg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Hueg?
Hueg ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Hueg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hueg.
Has Hueg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hueg went from 101 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 3 (-3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Hueg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hueg, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Hueg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hueg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Hueg (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 Hueg mean?
A variant spelling of the German surname Hübig, ultimately derived from the Middle High German word "huobe" meaning "small farm." 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 Hueg (0.03 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 common is the surname Hueg?
You can see how common the surname Hueg is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.