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

Huijon, 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 Huijon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huijon in America

Huijon is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huijon surname appeared 133 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 Huijon.

The history of the last name Huijon

The surname HUIJON originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "huigen," which means "to stoop" or "to bend over." This suggests that the name may have been given to an individual who had a distinctive posture or gait.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HUIJON surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam, dating back to 1592. In these records, a child named Pieter Huijon was baptized on the 15th of May that year.

In the 17th century, the HUIJON name appeared in various municipal records across the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of North Holland and South Holland. One notable figure from this era was Jan Huijon (1621-1689), a merchant and ship owner from Rotterdam who played a significant role in the Dutch East India Company's trade with the East Indies.

As the Dutch established colonies in various parts of the world, the HUIJON name spread beyond the Netherlands. In the late 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Dutch Cape Colony (present-day South Africa), where they were among the earliest European settlers. One of the first recorded instances of the name in this region was the birth of Hendrik Huijon in 1689, in Cape Town.

In the 18th century, the HUIJON name appeared in various historical records across Europe. One notable individual was Willem Huijon (1743-1812), a Dutch painter and engraver known for his landscapes and cityscapes. His works can be found in several museums in the Netherlands and Belgium.

During the 19th century, the HUIJON surname continued to be prevalent in the Netherlands, with several individuals achieving notable positions. Among them was Pieter Huijon (1824-1892), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Dutch Parliament from 1868 to 1888.

Throughout its history, the HUIJON surname has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands, while also spreading to other parts of the world through Dutch migration and colonization. Although relatively uncommon, it remains an enduring part of the Dutch cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huijon

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

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 Huijon 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.

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

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