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

Huffty, 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 Huffty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huffty in America

Huffty is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huffty surname appeared 129 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 Huffty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huffty 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 Huffty

The surname "HUFFTY" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Old English word "hoff," which means a hill or a small mound. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who lived on or near a hill or a raised area of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HUFFTY" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in the section related to the county of Lincolnshire, indicating that the family may have had roots in that region.

In the 13th century, the name "HUFFTY" was sometimes spelled as "Hofti" or "Hoftie," reflecting the phonetic variations common in that era. During this time, the name was also associated with several place names in England, such as Hough-on-the-Hill and Hough Green, both located in Lincolnshire.

One notable individual bearing the surname "HUFFTY" was Sir William Huffty, a wealthy landowner who lived in the late 14th century. Records show that he owned substantial property in the village of Hough-on-the-Hill and played a significant role in local affairs.

In the 16th century, the name "HUFFTY" gained prominence with the birth of John Huffty (1524-1588), a prominent merchant and trader who amassed a considerable fortune through his involvement in the wool and cloth trade. He was also known for his philanthropic efforts, having donated funds to establish a school in his hometown of Hough Green.

Another historical figure with the surname "HUFFTY" was Elizabeth Huffty (1673-1745), a renowned herbalist and midwife who practiced in the county of Lincolnshire. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies was highly regarded, and she was often sought after by families throughout the region.

In the 18th century, the name "HUFFTY" was associated with Edward Huffty (1718-1792), a successful farmer and landowner who played a pivotal role in the agricultural development of the Lincolnshire countryside. His innovative farming techniques and commitment to improving agricultural practices earned him widespread respect among his contemporaries.

Finally, in the 19th century, the surname "HUFFTY" was carried by Charles Huffty (1826-1901), a renowned botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of plants. He is particularly remembered for his work in developing new varieties of roses and his extensive collection of rare and exotic plant specimens.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huffty

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

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

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