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

Huskisson, 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 Huskisson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huskisson in America

Huskisson is the 51723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huskisson surname appeared 402 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 Huskisson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huskisson 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 Huskisson

The surname Huskisson is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "husc" meaning "husk" or "hull," and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." This suggests that the name likely originated as a place name referring to a town or village where husks or hulls were prevalent, possibly due to agricultural activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Huskisson can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire, dating back to 1194. This document mentions a Robert de Huschinton, which is believed to be an earlier spelling variation of the name.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there is a record of a William de Huscyngton, further indicating the presence of the surname in the 13th century. This record also suggests that the name may have originated from a place called Huskington or a similar variation, possibly located in Northamptonshire or the surrounding areas.

During the 14th century, the Huskisson surname appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire, where a John de Huskinton was mentioned in 1327. This further reinforces the geographical connection of the name to the Midlands region of England.

One notable historical figure with the surname Huskisson was William Huskisson (1770-1830), a British statesman and politician who served as the President of the Board of Trade and Treasurer of the Navy. He played a significant role in economic and financial reforms during the early 19th century.

Another prominent individual was Thomas Huskisson (1808-1886), an English poet and playwright, best known for his work "The Opium Eater's Dream." His literary contributions and exploration of the opium culture during the Victorian era garnered him recognition.

In the field of archaeology, William Huskisson (1857-1930) made significant contributions through his excavations and research on ancient Roman sites in Britain. His work shed light on the Roman occupation and settlements in the region.

Robert Huskisson (1820-1887) was a notable English architect who designed several notable buildings, including churches and public structures, in the Victorian Gothic style. His architectural legacy can be seen in various parts of England.

Lastly, John Huskisson (1777-1857) was a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament. His military and political careers spanned several decades in the early 19th century.

These examples demonstrate the historical presence and significance of the Huskisson surname, which can be traced back to its roots in medieval England and has been associated with various notable individuals over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huskisson

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

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

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