2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Huitema
A surname originating from the Dutch language, possibly referring to someone from a small village or farm.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Huitema. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huitema surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Huitema in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huitema, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huitema
The surname HUITEMA originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the northern Dutch province of Friesland. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Frisian word "huite," which means "corner" or "angle," referring to a piece of land or a dwelling situated at a bend or corner.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the HUITEMA surname can be found in the Frisian land registry documents from the 16th century, where it was spelled as "Huytema." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.
The name HUITEMA is closely associated with the village of Uithuizen, located in the municipality of Het Hogeland in the province of Groningen. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of the HUITEMA name resided in or near this village, which was known for its fertile farmlands and prosperous agricultural communities.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the HUITEMA name was Sijtse Huitema (1618-1675), a wealthy landowner and merchant from the village of Uithuizen. He was known for his extensive trade networks and his contributions to the local economy.
Another prominent individual with the HUITEMA surname was Pieter Huitema (1733-1811), a distinguished Dutch Reformed minister and theologian. He served as a pastor in several churches in the Netherlands and was widely respected for his scholarly works on religious subjects.
During the 19th century, the HUITEMA name gained recognition in the field of education with Eeltje Huitema (1824-1891), an educator and advocate for women's education. She established one of the first schools for girls in the Netherlands and played a significant role in promoting educational opportunities for women.
In the 20th century, Gerben Huitema (1905-1982) was a notable Dutch politician and member of the Reformed Political Party. He served as a member of the House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) from 1948 to 1967 and was known for his advocacy of Christian values in politics.
Another individual worth mentioning is Piet Huitema (1892-1987), a renowned Dutch artist and painter. He was particularly known for his landscape paintings depicting the rural scenery of the northern Netherlands, capturing the essence of the region's natural beauty and agricultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huitema
Among Census respondents with the surname Huitema, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Huitema bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Huitema surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 109
- Two or more races6.7% · 8
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huitema
Huitema appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+10 bearers (+9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,346 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.1%) | Up 7,346 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Huitema surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #142,049 | 4.9% |
| Count | 110 | 120 | 9.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huitema bearers went from 110 to 120 (+9.1% change). The surname moved up 7,346 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #142,049.
FAQ
Huitema surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huitema?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Huitema. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Huitema?
Huitema ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Huitema. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Huitema.
Has Huitema become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huitema went from 110 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 10 (+9.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Huitema?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huitema, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Huitema in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huitema appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Two or More Races (6.7%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Huitema (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Huitema mean?
A surname originating from the Dutch language, possibly referring to someone from a small village or farm. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Huitema (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Huitema?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Huitema on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.