2000
#13,618
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,044
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.76
Rare Last name
Hutsell
Derived from the German name Hützel, referring to a person who lived in or near a small hut.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,219 Americans carry the last name Hutsell. That puts it at #14,732 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 154,463 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hutsell surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.2K
1 in 154,463
Census rank
#14,732
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,935 bearers of the surname Hutsell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14732nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutsell, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Black (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hutsell
The surname Hutsell is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, potentially derived from the Old English words "hut" and "sele," meaning a small dwelling or cottage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Hoteselle" in the county of Hertfordshire. This historical record suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone residing in a small hut or cottage.
During the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Hutsell" and "Hutsill," began to appear in various parish records and tax rolls across England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Hutsell include John Hutsell (1520-1585), a prominent landowner and merchant from Norfolk, who played a role in the local government during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another individual of note is William Hutsell (1675-1742), a renowned clockmaker from London, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.
In the 18th century, the surname Hutsell gained some prominence with the birth of Samuel Hutsell (1738-1812), a respected scholar and linguist who authored several works on ancient languages and translations. His son, Thomas Hutsell (1765-1833), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned poet and writer, contributing to various literary journals of the era.
During the 19th century, the name Hutsell found its way to the United States, with several families migrating from England and settling in various parts of the country. One notable American figure was James Hutsell (1845-1912), a prominent politician and lawyer from Ohio, who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
While the surname Hutsell is not as common today as it once was, it continues to carry a rich history and connection to its English roots, reflecting the influence of place names and the dwellings of bygone eras.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hutsell
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutsell, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Black (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hutsell bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hutsell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.9% · 1,701
- Two or more races4.2% · 81
- Black or African American3.9% · 75
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 59
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hutsell
Hutsell appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,133
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,331
+287 bearers (+14.0%)
Per 100,000 0.79
Rank movement Up 485 places
2020
#14,732
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,935
-396 bearers (-17.0%)
Per 100,000 0.65
Rank movement Down 1,599 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,618 | 2,044 | 0.76 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,133 | 2,331 | 0.79 | +287 bearers (+14.0%) | Up 485 places |
| 2020 | #14,732 | 1,935 | 0.65 | -396 bearers (-17.0%) | Down 1,599 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hutsell surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,133 | #14,732 | -12.2% |
| Count | 2,331 | 1,935 | -17.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.79 | 0.65 | -18.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hutsell bearers went from 2,331 to 1,935 (-17.0% change). The surname moved down 1,599 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,133 to #14,732.
FAQ
Hutsell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hutsell?
Name Census estimates that about 2,219 living Americans carry the surname Hutsell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 154,463 residents.
How common is Hutsell?
Hutsell ranks #14,732 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.65 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,935 people with the surname Hutsell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,219), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.65 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Hutsell.
Has Hutsell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hutsell went from 2,331 recorded bearers to 1,935. That is a decrease of 396 (-17.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,133 to #14,732.
What does the Census say about the background of Hutsell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutsell, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Black (3.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hutsell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (1,701 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hutsell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.9%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Black (3.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hutsell (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hutsell mean?
Derived from the German name Hützel, referring to a person who lived in or near a small hut. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hutsell (0.65 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Hutsell?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Hutsell on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.