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

Hugel, 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 Hugel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hugel in America

Hugel is the 63068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hugel surname appeared 317 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 Hugel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hugel 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 Hugel

The surname Hugel is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "Hugel," meaning "hill" or "mound," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near or on a hill.

In the 13th century, the Hugel name appeared in various German records and historical documents, such as the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis" and the "Annales Fuldenses." These records often referred to individuals or families residing in areas like the Rhineland and Bavaria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hugel name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," which mentions a certain "Heinrich von Hugel" in 1265. This document suggests that the Hugel family may have held land or property in the Brandenburg region during that era.

In the 15th century, the Hugel name gained prominence with the birth of Johannes Hugel (1420-1490), a renowned German theologian and philosopher. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.

Another notable bearer of the Hugel name was Baron Adolphe Hugel (1829-1901), a French diplomat and author. He served as the French ambassador to various countries and wrote several books on international affairs and diplomacy.

In the 19th century, the Hugel family established themselves as prominent wine producers in the Alsace region of France. The Famille Hugel winery, founded in 1639, gained international recognition for their exceptional wines and continues to operate to this day.

Among the famous winemakers from the Hugel family was Jean Hugel (1800-1872), who played a significant role in establishing the reputation of Alsatian wines. His grandson, Frédéric Émile Hugel (1869-1949), further contributed to the family's winemaking legacy.

Another notable figure bearing the Hugel surname was Friedrich von Hugel (1852-1925), an Austrian-born Catholic theologian and philosopher. He was known for his efforts to bridge the gap between Catholic and Protestant theology and for his works on religious mysticism.

While the Hugel name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to various fields, including theology, philosophy, diplomacy, and winemaking.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hugel

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

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

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