2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Huttenga
An eastern surname meaning unknown but possibly Frisian in origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Huttenga. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huttenga 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Huttenga in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huttenga, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huttenga
The surname HUTTENGA has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch province of Friesland, where the name was initially concentrated. The surname is thought to be derived from the combination of the Dutch words "hut" and "enga," which collectively translate to "hut in the meadow" or "hut in the pasture."
HUTTENGA is a locational surname, likely referring to individuals who resided near or in a hut situated within a meadow or pasture area. This type of surname was common in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages, as it helped identify individuals by their place of residence or proximity to specific geographical features.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HUTTENGA surname can be found in the Dutch census records from the late 16th century, where a family bearing this name was listed as residing in the village of Hindeloopen, located in the Friesland region.
Notable individuals bearing the HUTTENGA surname throughout history include:
1. Pieter HUTTENGA (1580 - 1645), a Dutch merchant and trader who operated a successful business in the city of Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age.
2. Johanna HUTTENGA (1620 - 1685), a prominent figure in the Mennonite community of Friesland, known for her philanthropic contributions and support of religious freedom.
3. Willem HUTTENGA (1745 - 1818), a Dutch naval officer who served in the Dutch East Indies and was involved in several maritime expeditions and battles during his career.
4. Gerrit HUTTENGA (1790 - 1862), a renowned Dutch painter and artist, known for his landscape and portrait works, many of which can be found in museums throughout the Netherlands.
5. Anna HUTTENGA (1825 - 1902), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in the Netherlands, who founded one of the first girls' schools in the city of Leeuwarden.
The HUTTENGA surname has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands throughout its history, with various branches and families bearing this name across different regions of the country. While the origins of the name can be traced back to the Friesland province, over time, the HUTTENGA surname has spread to other parts of the Netherlands and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huttenga
Among Census respondents with the surname Huttenga, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Huttenga 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 Huttenga surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 117
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huttenga
Huttenga appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,162 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,162 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 Huttenga 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 | #142,108 | #144,270 | -1.5% |
| Count | 117 | 117 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huttenga bearers went from 117 to 117 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,162 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #144,270.
FAQ
Huttenga surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huttenga?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Huttenga. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Huttenga?
Huttenga ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Huttenga. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Huttenga.
Has Huttenga become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huttenga went from 117 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Huttenga?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huttenga, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Huttenga in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huttenga appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Huttenga (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 Huttenga mean?
An eastern surname meaning unknown but possibly Frisian in origin. 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 Huttenga (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Huttenga?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.