2000
#24,763
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 944
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.35
Rare Last name
Huitron
A surname derived from the Spanish word "huitrón," meaning a glutton or greedy person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,197 Americans carry the last name Huitron. That puts it at #14,846 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.64 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 156,010 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huitron 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
2.2K
1 in 156,010
Census rank
#14,846
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,916 bearers of the surname Huitron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.64 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14846th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huitron, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.9%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huitron
The surname Huitron has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish words "huir" meaning "to flee" and "trono" meaning "throne," suggesting a possible connection to a royal or noble lineage that had to flee from a particular region.
One of the earliest records of the name Huitron can be found in the Cartulario de Eslonza, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, which documented land holdings and transactions in the region of León, Spain. This suggests that the name was present in that area during that time period.
During the 15th century, the Huitron family gained prominence in the city of Seville, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable figure was Juan Huitron, a merchant and diplomat who lived from 1420 to 1498, and was known for his extensive travels across Europe and the Mediterranean region.
In the 16th century, the name Huitron appeared in several historical records in the region of Castile, particularly in the town of Medina del Campo, which was a major commercial hub at the time. One prominent individual was Rodrigo Huitron (1520-1586), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, who commissioned the construction of several churches and public buildings in the area.
As the Spanish Empire expanded into the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries, the Huitron surname also made its way across the Atlantic. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Hernán Huitron (1550-1618), a soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru and later settled in the region of present-day Mexico.
Another notable figure was María Huitron (1625-1692), a renowned poet and playwright from Spain, whose works were widely acclaimed during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Her play "La Dama Boba" (The Foolish Lady) is considered a classic of Spanish theater.
In the 18th century, the Huitron family had established a presence in various parts of Latin America, with members involved in various professions and trades. One example is Francisco Huitron (1735-1810), a prominent architect from Mexico who designed several churches and public buildings in the colonial style.
Throughout its history, the surname Huitron has been associated with different variations and spellings, such as Uitron, Huytron, and Huitrone, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it was present.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huitron
Among Census respondents with the surname Huitron, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.9%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Huitron 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 Huitron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.9% · 1,838
- White3.5% · 67
- Black or African American0.2% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 3
- Two or more races0.2% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huitron
Huitron appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#16,509
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,740
+796 bearers (+84.3%)
Per 100,000 0.59
Rank movement Up 8,254 places
2020
#14,846
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,916
+176 bearers (+10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.64
Rank movement Up 1,663 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #24,763 | 944 | 0.35 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,509 | 1,740 | 0.59 | +796 bearers (+84.3%) | Up 8,254 places |
| 2020 | #14,846 | 1,916 | 0.64 | +176 bearers (+10.1%) | Up 1,663 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 Huitron 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 | #16,509 | #14,846 | 10.1% |
| Count | 1,740 | 1,916 | 10.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.59 | 0.64 | 8.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huitron bearers went from 1,740 to 1,916 (+10.1% change). The surname moved up 1,663 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,509 to #14,846.
FAQ
Huitron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huitron?
Name Census estimates that about 2,197 living Americans carry the surname Huitron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 156,010 residents.
How common is Huitron?
Huitron ranks #14,846 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.64 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,916 people with the surname Huitron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,197), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.64 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.64 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Huitron.
Has Huitron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huitron went from 1,740 recorded bearers to 1,916. That is an increase of 176 (+10.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,509 to #14,846.
What does the Census say about the background of Huitron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huitron, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.9%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.2%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Huitron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.9% (1,838 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huitron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.9%), White (3.5%), Black (0.2%). 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 Huitron (2000, 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 Huitron mean?
A surname derived from the Spanish word "huitrón," meaning a glutton or greedy person. 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 Huitron (0.64 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 are called Huitron?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Huitron at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.