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

Huq, 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 Huq surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huq in America

Huq is the 29171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huq surname appeared 812 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 Huq.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huq 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 Huq

The surname "HUQ" originated in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, which is now part of modern-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. The name first appeared during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "haqq," which means "truth" or "right." This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by individuals who were associated with upholding truth, justice, or righteousness in their respective communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HUQ" can be found in the "Tabaqat-i-Nasiri," a historical chronicle written by Minhaj-us-Siraj in the 13th century. The book mentions a prominent figure named Sheikh Huq, who was a respected Islamic scholar and spiritual leader during that time.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the name "HUQ" was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Mir Huq, a renowned poet and courtier who lived in the 17th century and served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Another notable bearer of the name was Shah Huq, a Sufi saint and mystic who lived in the 17th century and was revered for his spiritual teachings and miraculous abilities. His shrine, located in Sylhet, Bangladesh, continues to be a popular pilgrimage site for followers of the Sufi tradition.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Mir Huq Khan rose to prominence as a military leader and administrator during the reign of the Nawab of Bengal. He played a crucial role in defending the region against invasions and maintaining law and order.

During the British colonial period in India, the name "HUQ" was also associated with several influential figures. One such individual was Sir Khwaja Nazim-ud-Din Huq, who was a prominent lawyer, politician, and social reformer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in the independence movement and advocated for the rights of Muslims in British India.

In more recent times, the name "HUQ" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, writers, and public figures. However, as per the instructions, recent census data from modern times will not be included in this report.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huq

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

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

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