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

Huggler, 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 Huggler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huggler in America

Huggler is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huggler surname appeared 486 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 Huggler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huggler 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 Huggler

The surname Huggler is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages in the region of Bavaria. It is derived from the Middle High German word "huggeler," which referred to a huckster or peddler. This occupation was common in medieval times, as these itinerant merchants traveled from town to town selling their wares.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Bavaria Codex, a compilation of legal documents from the 14th century. In this text, a certain "Hans Huggler" is mentioned as a merchant who frequently traversed the trade routes between Munich and Nuremberg.

During the 15th century, the name appeared in various town records and tax rolls across southern Germany. Notable bearers of the name from this period include Johann Huggler (1423-1487), a respected weaver from the city of Augsburg, and Konrad Huggler (1456-1521), a prominent vintner in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

As the centuries passed, the Huggler name spread beyond Bavaria to other regions of Germany and neighboring countries. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Swiss canton of Bern, where they became respected artisans and merchants. One of the most notable figures from this line was Hans Jakob Huggler (1652-1734), a skilled clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy elite of Europe.

In the 19th century, the Huggler name gained further prominence with the rise of industrialist and philanthropist Friedrich Huggler (1801-1875). Born in the small town of Pforzheim, he amassed a considerable fortune through his successful metalworking and jewelry business. Huggler is remembered for his generous donations to various educational and cultural institutions throughout Baden-Württemberg.

Other notable individuals bearing the Huggler surname include the Swiss poet and playwright Emil Huggler (1859-1927), whose works often explored themes of rural life and the natural world. In the realm of academia, the German historian and archivist Karl Huggler (1877-1945) made significant contributions to the study of medieval records and manuscripts.

While the Huggler name has its roots in the modest occupation of peddling, it has evolved over the centuries to encompass a diverse array of professions and accomplishments. From skilled artisans to industrialists, writers, and scholars, the bearers of this surname have left an indelible mark on the cultural and economic landscapes of Germany, Switzerland, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huggler

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

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

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