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

Hussell, 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 Hussell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hussell in America

Hussell is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hussell surname appeared 120 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 Hussell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hussell 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 Hussell

The surname "HUSSELL" is believed to have originated in England, with records of the name dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hus" meaning house and "hyll" meaning hill, suggesting that the name was likely given to someone who lived near a house on a hill or a particular hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a person named Richard Hussell is mentioned as residing in the county of Oxfordshire. This suggests that the name may have been particularly prevalent in that region during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Hushill" and "Hushull," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in that era. These alternative spellings provide insight into the potential pronunciation and evolution of the name over time.

Interestingly, the surname "HUSSELL" is also associated with several place names in England, such as Hussell Wood in Berkshire and Huzzell Farm in Kent. These place names may have influenced the spelling and usage of the surname in different regions.

One notable individual with the surname "HUSSELL" was Sir John Hussell, a prominent English politician and landowner who lived in the 15th century (c. 1420-1495). He held influential positions, including serving as the Sheriff of Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Another historical figure was Robert Hussell, a 16th-century author and clergyman (c. 1540-1607). He is best known for his work "A Discourse of the Present Troubles in Frankfort," which documented the religious conflicts of the time.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records, including the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Buckinghamshire, where the baptism of Elizabeth Hussell was recorded in 1642.

The 18th century saw the birth of William Hussell (1717-1801), a notable English architect and surveyor who worked on several important projects, including the design of the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire.

In the 19th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Sir Alfred Hussell (1835-1917), a British military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Southern Nigeria from 1900 to 1904.

While the surname "HUSSELL" may not be as common today as it was in centuries past, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, with its origins rooted in the linguistic and geographical landscapes of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hussell

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

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

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