2000
#8,818
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,421
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.27
Rare Last name
Hutt
Derived from a place name meaning "hill" in Old English or referring to someone who lived on or near a hill.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,383 Americans carry the last name Hutt. That puts it at #10,385 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 101,317 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hutt 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hutt with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.4K
1 in 101,317
Census rank
#10,385
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,950 bearers of the surname Hutt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10385th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutt, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Black (12.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hutt
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutt, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Black (12.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hutt 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 Hutt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.0% · 2,359
- Black or African American12.8% · 379
- Two or more races3.7% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 67
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 15
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hutt
Hutt 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
#10,099
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,189
-232 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 1.08
Rank movement Down 1,281 places
2020
#10,385
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,950
-239 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.99
Rank movement Down 286 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,818 | 3,421 | 1.27 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,099 | 3,189 | 1.08 | -232 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 1,281 places |
| 2020 | #10,385 | 2,950 | 0.99 | -239 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 286 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 Hutt 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 | #10,099 | #10,385 | -2.8% |
| Count | 3,189 | 2,950 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.08 | 0.99 | -8.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hutt bearers went from 3,189 to 2,950 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 286 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,099 to #10,385.
FAQ
Hutt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hutt?
Name Census estimates that about 3,383 living Americans carry the surname Hutt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 101,317 residents.
How common is Hutt?
Hutt ranks #10,385 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.99 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 2,950 people with the surname Hutt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,383), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.99 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.99 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 Hutt.
Has Hutt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hutt went from 3,189 recorded bearers to 2,950. That is a decrease of 239 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,099 to #10,385.
What does the Census say about the background of Hutt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutt, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Black (12.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Hutt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.0% (2,359 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hutt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.0%), Black (12.8%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Hutt (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 Hutt mean?
Derived from a place name meaning "hill" in Old English or referring to someone who lived on or near a hill. 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 Hutt (0.99 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 many people have the last name Hutt?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Hutt at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.