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

Hunte, 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 Hunte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hunte in America

Hunte is the 17356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hunte surname appeared 1,628 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 Hunte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hunte 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 Hunte

The surname HUNTE originated in England and dates back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word 'hunta', meaning a hunter or a huntsman. The name was initially an occupational name, given to individuals whose primary occupation was hunting or working as huntsmen.

During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, many English surnames were recorded for the first time. The HUNTE surname is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of lands and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror.

In the early centuries, the surname HUNTE was predominantly found in counties such as Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Devon. It is also believed to have been associated with various place names, such as Hunter's Hill in Gloucestershire and Hunter's Lodge in Somerset, which were likely named after individuals with the HUNTE surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HUNTE surname is that of William le Hunte, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1190. Another notable individual was John le Hunte, a prominent landowner in Somerset, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327.

Over the centuries, the HUNTE surname has had various spellings, including Hunt, Hunter, and Huntar, reflecting regional variations and dialectal differences. Some notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Ralph Hunte (c. 1400-1480), an English merchant and politician who served as the Mayor of London in 1472.
2. Thomas Hunte (c. 1495-1554), an English clergyman and religious reformer who played a significant role in the English Reformation.
3. William Hunter (1718-1783), a Scottish anatomist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of obstetrics and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1767.
4. John Hunter (1728-1793), a Scottish surgeon and anatomist who is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern scientific surgery.
5. William Huntington (1745-1813), an English preacher and writer who was a prominent figure in the Calvinist Methodist movement.

The HUNTE surname has a rich history and has been associated with various occupations, from hunters and landowners to merchants, clergymen, and scholars. Its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in England, and it has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of individuals bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hunte

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

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

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