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

Huth, 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 Huth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huth in America

Huth is the 8254th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huth surname appeared 4,013 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Huth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huth 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 Huth

The surname Huth has its origins in Germany, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "huth," which means "guard" or "watchman." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals employed as guards or sentries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Huth name can be found in the town of Saxony, where a family bearing this surname was documented in the 13th century. The name is believed to have spread from this region to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries.

In the 14th century, records mention a nobleman named Konrad Huth, who served as a knight in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor. This suggests that by this time, the Huth family had gained prominence and status within German society.

During the 16th century, the Huth surname was well-established in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Huth (1492-1571), a prominent Lutheran theologian and reformer, and Hans Huth (1532-1599), a renowned painter and engraver from Nuremberg.

As the centuries passed, members of the Huth family continued to make their mark in various fields. In the 18th century, Johann Christian Huth (1717-1788) was a respected composer and organist in Leipzig. Later, in the 19th century, Friedrich Huth (1844-1918) was a prominent German industrialist and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the steel industry and his support of educational initiatives.

Another notable figure was Theodor Huth (1868-1945), a German explorer and ethnographer who conducted extensive research on the indigenous cultures of South America. His work contributed significantly to the understanding of these communities and their traditions.

In the realm of literature, the Huth surname is associated with Henry Huth (1815-1878), a British book collector and bibliophile. His extensive collection of rare and valuable books, known as the Huth Library, was eventually acquired by the British Museum.

While the Huth surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huth

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

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

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