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

Hutt, 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 Hutt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hutt in America

Hutt is the 10099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hutt surname appeared 3,189 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 Hutt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hutt 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 Hutt

The surname Hutt originates from England, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from one of the various places named Hutt or Hut, which likely refer to a small dwelling or shelter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Huhte." This suggests that the name was already well-established in certain regions of England by the time of the Norman Conquest.

During the Middle Ages, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Hut, Hutte, Hutt, and Huttey. These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that time period.

One notable bearer of the Hutt surname was Sir William Hutt, who lived in the 14th century and served as the Sheriff of Kent in 1381. He played a significant role in suppressing the Peasants' Revolt, led by Wat Tyler, in that year.

Another individual of historical significance was John Hutt, born around 1501 in Somerset, England. He was a prominent figure during the English Reformation and served as the Bishop of Winchester from 1537 to 1551.

In the 16th century, the Hutt family established themselves in the county of Hampshire, where the name became associated with the villages of Hutt and Hutt Beaumont. This connection to specific place names further reinforces the locational origin of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname in the Americas can be found in the records of Virginia Colony, where John Hutt arrived in 1624. He went on to become a prominent landowner and influential figure in the colony's early history.

Another notable bearer of the Hutt surname was Sir William Hutt, born in 1620 in Wiltshire, England. He served as the Governor of the Leeward Islands from 1670 to 1672 and played a crucial role in establishing British control over the Caribbean region.

Throughout its history, the surname Hutt has been carried by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, clergymen, landowners, and military figures. While its origins may be humble, the name has left an indelible mark on the annals of history across multiple continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hutt

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

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

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