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

Hutson, 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 Hutson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hutson in America

Hutson is the 2304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hutson surname appeared 15,835 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Hutson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hutson 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 Hutson

The surname Hutson has its origins in England and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hut" and "son," meaning "the son of the one who lived in a hut or small dwelling." This suggests that the name likely originated from a nickname given to someone who resided in a modest abode.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where a William Hutessone is mentioned. This document was a survey of landholdings conducted during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as Hutsone, Hutsoun, and Hutsun. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that time.

The Hutson surname is also closely linked to certain place names in England. For instance, there is a village called Hutson in Lancashire, which may have influenced the name's development. Additionally, the name could be connected to the hamlet of Hutson's Green in Staffordshire.

Among notable individuals bearing the Hutson surname throughout history, one can mention Richard Hutson (1550-1628), an English clergyman who served as the Vicar of Hutton Rudby in Yorkshire. Another notable figure was William Hutson (1723-1795), a British merchant and plantation owner in South Carolina during the colonial era.

In the realm of literature, the name appears in the works of Charles Dickens. In his novel "The Pickwick Papers," published in 1837, one of the characters is referred to as Mr. Hutson, a bookseller from Muggleton.

Moving forward in time, John Hutson (1865-1942) was an American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Portland, Oregon, from 1913 to 1917. Additionally, James Hutson (1876-1948) was a Scottish-American football player and coach, notable for his involvement with the University of Michigan's football team in the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the Hutson surname, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hutson

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

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

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