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

Huete, 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 Huete surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huete in America

Huete is the 40371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huete surname appeared 542 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 Huete.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huete 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 Huete

The surname Huete originates from Spain, specifically the region of Castilla-La Mancha. The earliest known records of this name date back to the 12th century in the town of Huete, located in the province of Cuenca. It is believed that the name derives from the Latin word "opta," meaning "to choose" or "to desire," which may have been a reference to the town's strategic location or desirable qualities.

In the 13th century, the name Huete appeared in various medieval manuscripts and records, such as the Cantigas de Santa Maria, a collection of poems and songs composed by King Alfonso X of Castile. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have held positions of importance or were associated with the royal court during that time.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Huete was Pedro Fernández de Huete, a prominent architect and stonemason who lived in the late 13th century. He was known for his contributions to the construction of several notable churches and cathedrals in Castilla-La Mancha, including the Cathedral of Cuenca.

In the 15th century, the name Huete gained additional recognition with the birth of Juan de Huete, a renowned painter and sculptor from Cuenca. His work can be found in various churches and monasteries throughout Spain, and he is considered one of the leading artists of the Spanish Renaissance.

During the 16th century, another notable figure with the surname Huete was Álvaro de Huete, a Catholic priest and theologian who played a significant role in the Spanish Inquisition. He served as an inquisitor in Cuenca and was known for his strict enforcement of religious orthodoxy.

In the 18th century, José Huete y Velarde, a Spanish military officer and cartographer, gained recognition for his contributions to the mapping and exploration of various regions in Central and South America. His detailed maps and geographical surveys were instrumental in the colonial expansion and administration of the Spanish Empire.

Another prominent individual with the surname Huete was María Huete y García, a 19th-century Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls in Cuenca and worked tirelessly to promote education and equal opportunities for women during a time when such efforts were rare and faced considerable opposition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huete

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

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

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