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

Hutton, 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 Hutton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hutton in America

Hutton is the 1955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hutton surname appeared 18,479 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Hutton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hutton 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 Hutton

The surname Hutton has its origins in northern England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is derived from the Old English words "hoh" meaning a hill or ridge and "tun" meaning a town or settlement. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or on a hill or ridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hutton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hotun" and "Hoton". This indicates that the name was already well-established in northern England by the late 11th century.

During the medieval period, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Hoton, Houtun, and Howton, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. The modern spelling of Hutton became more standardized by the 16th century.

The Hutton surname is associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Sir Richard Hutton (c. 1325 - 1399), a prominent English judge and Chief Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of King Richard II.

Another notable figure was Matthew Hutton (1529 - 1605), an English churchman who served as Archbishop of York from 1595 until his death. He was a key figure in the English Reformation and played a significant role in the translation of the King James Bible.

In the realm of science, James Hutton (1726 - 1797) was a Scottish geologist and naturalist widely regarded as the founder of modern geology. His theory of uniformitarianism, which proposed that the Earth's processes have remained constant over geological time, was a groundbreaking contribution to the field.

The Hutton surname also has literary connections, with the English writer and satirist Henry Hutton (1675 - 1758), known for his works such as "The Younger Brother" and "The Sidrophel Vapulans".

In the world of art, James Hutton (1726 - 1797) was a Scottish painter and etcher, renowned for his portraits and landscapes. His works are held in collections throughout the United Kingdom and Europe.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the Hutton surname throughout history, showcasing its rich heritage and diverse contributions across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hutton

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

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

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