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

Hutch, 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 Hutch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hutch in America

Hutch is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hutch surname appeared 350 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 Hutch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hutch 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 Hutch

The surname "HUTCH" is of English origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be a topographical name, derived from the Old English word "hocce," meaning a small hill or ridge. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name lived near a distinct hill or raised area of land.

One of the earliest known records of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1212, where a Robert de la Huche is mentioned. The prefix "de la" in this entry indicates that the name was originally a locational one, referring to someone who lived near a particular hill or ridge.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various spellings, such as Huche, Hucche, and Hutche. These variations likely reflect the dialectal differences in pronunciation across different regions of England at the time.

The Hutch surname has been linked to several place names in England, including Hutch Lane in Lancashire and Hutch Common in Staffordshire. These places may have been named after early bearers of the surname who lived or held land there.

One notable historical figure bearing the Hutch surname was John Hutch (1543-1605), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge in 1598.

Another significant individual was Richard Hutch (1695-1771), a British naval officer who participated in several major battles during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. He rose to the rank of Vice Admiral in the Royal Navy.

In the literary world, Constance Hutch (1892-1968) was an English novelist and playwright known for her works exploring the complexities of human relationships and social commentary.

Sir William Hutch (1867-1944) was a prominent British businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry. He donated significant sums to various charitable causes and educational institutions.

Finally, Edward Hutch (1890-1962) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in the early 20th century, representing them in over 300 matches.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hutch

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

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

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