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

Hugg, 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 Hugg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hugg in America

Hugg is the 30889th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hugg surname appeared 753 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 Hugg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hugg 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 Hugg

The surname Hugg is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hocg," which referred to a person of significant height or stature. Alternatively, some sources suggest it may have derived from the Old English word "hog," meaning a small hill or mound.

The earliest known recordings of the Hugg name can be found in historical records from the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, there is a mention of a William Hogge, whose name eventually evolved into the modern spelling of Hugg. This early reference indicates that the surname was already established in England during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in the renowned Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book contains an entry for a landowner named Hubert Hogge, who held lands in the county of Essex.

During the 16th century, the Hugg surname gained further prominence. One notable figure from this era was John Hugg, a wealthy merchant and landowner from London, born in 1542. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the city's trade and commerce over the following centuries.

Another prominent individual bearing the Hugg surname was Sir William Hugg, a distinguished military officer who served in the English Civil War during the 17th century. Born in 1610, he was knighted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, and his exploits were documented in various historical accounts of the time.

In the 18th century, the Hugg name was also associated with literary figures. Samuel Hugg, born in 1734, was a renowned poet and essayist whose works were widely published and celebrated during the Age of Enlightenment.

Moving into the 19th century, the Hugg surname gained recognition in the field of academia. Elizabeth Hugg, born in 1822, was a pioneering educator and one of the first women to hold a prominent position at Oxford University, where she taught literature and languages.

Throughout its history, the Hugg surname has been linked to various place names and locations across England. For instance, the village of Huggermugger in Gloucestershire is believed to have derived its name from a variation of the Hugg surname, possibly referring to a prominent local family or landowner from centuries past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hugg

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

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

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