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

Huh, 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 Huh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huh in America

Huh is the 12711th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huh surname appeared 2,429 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 Huh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huh 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 Huh

The surname "HUH" is believed to have originated from the German language in the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "huhe," which means "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived in hilly or mountainous regions of what is now modern-day Germany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HUH" can be found in the historic town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, dating back to the late 1400s. These records document a family by the name of Huh residing in the area at that time. It is possible that the name may have evolved from an older spelling such as "Huhe" or "Huhen."

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Historical documents from the 1500s mention individuals with the surname "HUH" living in areas such as Saxony, Thuringia, and the Rhineland. This suggests that the name had become more widespread by this time.

One notable figure with the surname "HUH" was Johann Huh (1592-1666), a German theologian and author from Saxony. He wrote several influential works on Protestant theology during the Reformation era.

Another historical figure of note was Margarethe Huh (1628-1702), a midwife from the town of Erfurt in present-day Thuringia. She is recognized for her contributions to the advancement of midwifery practices and maternal healthcare in the region.

In the 18th century, the name "HUH" was also found in parts of Switzerland and Austria. One example is Hans Huh (1715-1788), a Swiss clockmaker and inventor from the city of Bern, known for his innovations in the design of timepieces.

As the name spread throughout Central Europe, it may have also been influenced by local place names or geographic features. For instance, there are several towns and villages in Germany with names like "Hühnfeld" or "Hühnerhof," which could have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Another notable individual was Karl Huh (1819-1892), a German poet and translator from the Rhineland region. He is best known for his translations of works by William Shakespeare into the German language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huh

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

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

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