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

Huling, 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 Huling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huling in America

Huling is the 13893rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huling surname appeared 2,173 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 Huling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huling 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 Huling

The surname Huling is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "hul," which means "hollow" or "hole." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a hollow or a hole in the ground.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Huling can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Hulinc" and "Hulinge," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 14th century, a reference to a "Johannes Huling" can be found in the records of the city of Lübeck, a prominent trading center in northern Germany. This suggests that the name may have been associated with merchants or tradespeople during that period.

The Huling name is also linked to several notable figures throughout history. One such figure is Johann Huling, a German painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works are known for their intricate details and depictions of religious themes.

Another prominent individual with the Huling surname was Friedrich Huling, a German philosopher and writer who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which influenced many thinkers of his time.

In the 19th century, the name Huling gained further recognition with the birth of Wilhelm Huling, a German botanist and explorer. He is renowned for his expeditions to various parts of Africa and his contributions to the study of African flora.

Additionally, the Huling name has connections to certain place names in Germany. For instance, the village of Hülingen in the state of Baden-Württemberg is believed to have derived its name from the Huling surname, suggesting that the name may have been associated with that particular region.

Throughout the centuries, the Huling surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as "Huhling," "Huhlingen," and "Hülingen," reflecting the linguistic and regional differences within Germany and neighboring areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huling

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

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

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