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

Huffstetler, 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 Huffstetler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huffstetler in America

Huffstetler is the 13010th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huffstetler surname appeared 2,359 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Huffstetler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huffstetler 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 Huffstetler

The surname Huffstetler is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria, in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is likely derived from the German words "Huf" meaning "hoof" and "Stadel" meaning "barn" or "stable." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation related to farriers, blacksmiths, or those who worked with horses and their care.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a Hans Huffstetler is mentioned in a document dated 1612. This early spelling variation, "Huffstetler," provides insight into the evolution of the surname over time.

In the 18th century, several families bearing the Huffstetler surname immigrated to the American colonies, particularly to Pennsylvania and the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. Notable early settlers include Johann Michael Huffstetler, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1752, and Jacob Huffstetler, who settled in Virginia in the 1760s.

Throughout the 19th century, the Huffstetler name appeared in various historical records and documents across the United States. One notable figure was Daniel Huffstetler (1806-1859), a Baptist minister and missionary who established several churches in Missouri and Arkansas.

Another prominent individual with this surname was John A. Huffstetler (1850-1933), a businessman and banker from North Carolina. He played a significant role in the development of the tobacco industry in the region and served as the president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Winston-Salem.

In the field of literature, Mary Huffstetler (1901-1988) was a notable American poet and writer. Her works often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the experiences of rural life in the Appalachian region.

Adam Huffstetler (1928-2011) was a distinguished artist and sculptor from Ohio, known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting scenes from American history and folklore.

Lastly, William Huffstetler (1935-2018) was a respected educator and administrator who served as the president of several universities, including Wichita State University and the University of Northern Iowa, during his career spanning several decades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huffstetler

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

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

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