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

Huskey, 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 Huskey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huskey in America

Huskey is the 4966th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huskey surname appeared 7,080 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Huskey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huskey 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 Huskey

The surname Huskey is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland. It dates back to the 12th century and is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "húski," which means a small house or hut.

In the Middle Ages, surnames often referred to a person's occupation, location, or a distinguishing physical feature. The Huskey name is thought to have been initially given to someone who lived in a small, humble dwelling or perhaps worked as a builder of such structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which mention a William Huskey. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Northumberland from 1273, where a John Husky is listed.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname was sometimes spelled as Huskie or Huskye, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. There are also references to place names like Huskeygate and Huskeyfield, which may have influenced the surname's spelling and origin.

Notable individuals with the Huskey surname include:

1. William Huskey (c. 1701-1768), an English mathematician and inventor who contributed to the development of early calculating machines.

2. John Huskey (1716-1799), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and was awarded the prestigious Huskey Medal for his bravery in battle.

3. Mary Huskey (1792-1868), an English author and poet who wrote several novels and collections of poetry during the Romantic period.

4. Thomas Huskey (1829-1912), an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Huskey Lumber Company, which became one of the largest timber operations in the Pacific Northwest during the late 19th century.

5. Elizabeth Huskey (1875-1957), an American educator and social reformer who played a significant role in establishing the first public schools for African American children in the Deep South after the Civil War.

While the Huskey surname has evolved over the centuries and spread across various parts of the world, its roots can be traced back to the northern regions of England, where it originated as a descriptive name for those who lived in humble dwellings or were involved in their construction.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huskey

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

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

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