2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hukins
An English surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name Hugh.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Hukins. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hukins 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hukins with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Hukins in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hukins, the largest self-reported group is White at 63.5%. The next largest groups are Black (27.9%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hukins
The surname HUKINS is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hucce," meaning a cloak or mantle, combined with the suffix "-in," indicating a diminutive or small form. This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname for someone who wore a small or distinctive cloak.
The earliest known recorded instance of the HUKINS surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a William Hucken is listed. This indicates that variations of the name were already in use during the 14th century in central England. Other early spellings include Huckyn, Huckin, and Huckinge, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions at the time.
One notable historical reference to the HUKINS name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1392, which mention a Richard Hukyn. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in the West Midlands region during the late Middle Ages.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various parish records, such as the baptism of Johanne Hukkins in Worcestershire in 1578. This suggests that the spelling had solidified closer to its modern form by the late Renaissance period.
One of the earliest known individuals with the HUKINS surname was John Hukins, born around 1590 in Lichfield, Staffordshire. He was a respected clergyman and author of several religious works, including "The Summe of Sacred Divinitie" (1623).
Another notable bearer of the HUKINS name was William Hukins (1619-1683), an English clergyman and author from Worcestershire. He was known for his work "The Practical Gauger" (1677), a treatise on the measurement of liquids.
In the 18th century, James Hukins (1725-1801) was a prominent merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He played a role in the local community and served as a justice of the peace.
The 19th century saw the birth of Charles Hukins (1833-1909), a respected architect from Worcestershire. He designed several notable buildings in the region, including the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Kidderminster.
Lastly, one of the more recent historical figures with the HUKINS surname was Reginald Hukins (1898-1971), a British military officer who served in both World Wars and was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery.
These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the HUKINS surname in various regions of England, particularly in the West Midlands and surrounding areas, where it has been documented since the medieval period.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hukins
Among Census respondents with the surname Hukins, the largest self-reported group is White at 63.5%. The next largest groups are Black (27.9%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hukins 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 Hukins surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White63.5% · 66
- Black or African American27.9% · 29
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hukins
Hukins 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
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 2,454 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 Hukins 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 | #156,044 | #153,590 | 1.6% |
| Count | 104 | 104 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hukins bearers went from 104 to 104 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 2,454 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #153,590.
FAQ
Hukins surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hukins?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Hukins. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Hukins?
Hukins ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Hukins. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Hukins.
Has Hukins become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hukins went from 104 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Hukins?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hukins, the largest self-reported group is White at 63.5%. The next largest groups are Black (27.9%) and Hispanic (4.8%). 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 Hukins in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.5% (66 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hukins appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (63.5%), Black (27.9%), Hispanic (4.8%). 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 Hukins (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 Hukins mean?
An English surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name Hugh. 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 Hukins (0.03 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 surname Hukins?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.