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

Huon, 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 Huon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huon in America

Huon is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huon surname appeared 173 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Huon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huon 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 Huon

The surname Huon has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French personal name Huon, which itself comes from the Germanic name Hugo, meaning "bright in mind and spirit."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Huon can be found in the famous medieval French epic poem, "The Song of Roland," written around the late 11th century. The poem mentions a character named Huon de Bordeaux, suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 13th century, the name Huon appears in the historical records of the Duchy of Burgundy, particularly in the village of Huon-la-Vertue. This indicates that the surname may have originated from a place name or could have been adopted as a surname by individuals hailing from that region.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders in England compiled in 1086, does not mention the surname Huon, suggesting that it was not yet established in England at that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Huon was Jean Huon, a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. Another notable figure was Pierre Huon, a 15th-century French poet and author of the allegorical work "Le Chasteau de Vertus."

In the 16th century, the surname Huon appears in the records of the French province of Normandy, with families such as the Huons of Rouen being prominent landowners and merchants. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as Huont or Huault.

In the realm of literature, the surname Huon is associated with the medieval French romance "Huon de Bordeaux," which tells the story of a knight named Huon who embarks on a series of adventures and encounters with mythical creatures.

Other notable individuals bearing the surname Huon include:

1. Gilles Huon (1518-1588), a French Renaissance sculptor and architect.
2. Jean-Baptiste Huon (1681-1759), a French Jesuit missionary who worked in China.
3. Françoise Huon (1739-1811), a French painter and engraver known for her portraits.
4. Jean-Baptiste Huon de Penanster (1794-1858), a French naval officer and explorer.
5. Georges Huon de Penanster (1832-1899), a French politician and writer.

While the surname Huon is not as widespread as some other French surnames, it has a rich historical legacy and can be traced back to the medieval era, with connections to literature, warfare, and various professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huon

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

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

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