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

Huewitt, 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 Huewitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huewitt in America

Huewitt is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huewitt surname appeared 135 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 Huewitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huewitt 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 Huewitt

The surname HUEWITT has its origins traced back to England during the late medieval period, around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "hiu" meaning "hue" or "color" and "witt" signifying "wise" or "intelligent". This combination suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a distinctive complexion and considered to be wise or knowledgeable.

Early records indicate that the name was prevalent in various regions of England, including the counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Hugwyt" and "Hewyt".

One notable historical reference to the HUEWITT surname is found in the Calender of Wills and Administrations relating to the County of Worcester, dated 1451. This document mentions a John Huewitt, who was a resident of the village of Bromsgrove.

As time passed, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Hewitt, Hewett, and Huett, reflecting the inconsistencies in written records and regional dialectal differences. Among the earliest recorded individuals with this surname were:

1. William Huewitt (c. 1325 - 1392), a landowner from the village of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire.
2. Margery Huewitt (c. 1380 - 1447), a benefactor who endowed a chantry chapel in the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Deddington, Oxfordshire.
3. John Huewitt (c. 1450 - 1522), a wool merchant from Stratford-upon-Avon, who is mentioned in the town's Guild records.
4. Thomas Huewitt (c. 1520 - 1587), a prominent clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick.
5. Elizabeth Huewitt (c. 1575 - 1648), a renowned herbalist and healer from the village of Long Compton, Warwickshire.

While the HUEWITT surname may not be as widely known as some others, it holds a rich historical legacy, with its origins deeply rooted in the medieval English landscape and the lives of individuals who contributed to the cultural fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huewitt

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

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

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