2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Huro
A name with possible Hungarian origins, potentially deriving from the Latin word "urus" meaning an auroch or wild ox.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Huro. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huro 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.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Huro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huro, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.4%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huro
The surname HURO is believed to have originated in Spain during the late medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "huro," which means "ferret." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been associated with ferret breeding or hunting.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HURO can be traced back to the town of Huro, located in the province of Burgos, Spain. It is possible that the name was initially a locative surname, referring to someone who hailed from this particular town or its surrounding areas.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Diego Huro was mentioned in local records as a landowner in the region of Castile. Unfortunately, his exact birth and death dates remain unknown.
During the 15th century, the name appeared in various municipal documents and tax records across northern Spain, indicating its gradual spread and establishment as a prominent surname.
The 16th century saw the name HURO gain further prominence with the birth of Juana Huro (1503-1578), a renowned scholar and writer from Seville. Her contributions to Spanish literature and philosophy were significant during the Renaissance era.
In the 17th century, the explorer and navigator Juan Huro (1622-1697) embarked on several expeditions to the Americas, playing a pivotal role in the expansion of Spanish territories in the New World.
The 18th century witnessed the rise of Tomás Huro (1732-1803), a renowned military strategist who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. His tactical prowess and leadership earned him widespread recognition throughout Europe.
As the surname HURO spread beyond Spain, it found its way to other Spanish-speaking regions. In the 19th century, Pedro Huro (1821-1892), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Mexico City, made significant contributions to the city's development and established several charitable organizations.
Throughout its history, the surname HURO has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, explorers, military leaders, and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has since gained a global presence, reflecting the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Spanish-speaking world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huro
Among Census respondents with the surname Huro, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.4%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Huro 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 Huro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White69.2% · 74
- Hispanic or Latino22.4% · 24
- Two or more races5.6% · 6
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huro
Huro appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-18 bearers (-13.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,162 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-7 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,419 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-13.6%) | Down 24,162 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 6,419 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 Huro 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 | #145,220 | #151,639 | -4.4% |
| Count | 114 | 107 | -6.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huro bearers went from 114 to 107 (-6.1% change). The surname moved down 6,419 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #151,639.
FAQ
Huro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huro?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Huro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Huro?
Huro ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 107 people with the surname Huro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Huro.
Has Huro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huro went from 114 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Huro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huro, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.4%) and Two or More Races (5.6%). 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 Huro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.2% (74 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (69.2%), Hispanic (22.4%), Two or More Races (5.6%). 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 Huro (2000, 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 Huro mean?
A name with possible Hungarian origins, potentially deriving from the Latin word "urus" meaning an auroch or wild ox. 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 Huro (0.04 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 share the surname Huro?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.