2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hutzley
A variant spelling of a German surname referring to a person from Hüttschlag.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Hutzley. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hutzley 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Hutzley in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutzley, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hutzley
The surname Hutzley has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late medieval period in central Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "hutzel," which referred to a small hill or mound, suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or on a hillock.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hutzley can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 14th century, where a certain "Conradus Hutzley" is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Franconia, now part of modern-day Germany.
During the 16th century, the Hutzley name appeared in various records across German-speaking areas, such as the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a merchant named Hans Hutzley was noted for his successful trading ventures in the 1520s.
As people began to migrate and settle in new regions, the name Hutzley spread across Europe. In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Hutzley (1621-1687) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg.
The Hutzley name also found its way to the British Isles, where it was likely anglicized to various spellings, such as Hutzly or Hutsley. One influential individual bearing this surname was Sir William Hutzley (1760-1834), a British politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for several years.
Another noteworthy bearer of the Hutzley name was Elise Hutzley (1805-1875), a German-born artist and illustrator who gained recognition for her intricate botanical drawings and watercolor paintings, which were exhibited in various galleries across Europe during the 19th century.
While the name Hutzley may not be as common as some other surnames, it has a rich historical legacy that spans centuries and crosses geographical boundaries, reflecting the diverse journeys and accomplishments of those who carried this distinctive name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hutzley
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutzley, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Hutzley 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 Hutzley surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 10
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hutzley
Hutzley 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-6 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,478 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+17 bearers (+16.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,185 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 16,478 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.5%) | Up 15,185 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 Hutzley 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 | #157,234 | #142,049 | 9.7% |
| Count | 103 | 120 | 16.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hutzley bearers went from 103 to 120 (+16.5% change). The surname moved up 15,185 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #142,049.
FAQ
Hutzley surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hutzley?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Hutzley. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Hutzley?
Hutzley ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Hutzley. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Hutzley.
Has Hutzley become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hutzley went from 103 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 17 (+16.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Hutzley?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutzley, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Hutzley in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hutzley appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Hispanic (8.3%), Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Hutzley (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 Hutzley mean?
A variant spelling of a German surname referring to a person from Hüttschlag. 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 Hutzley (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 people have the last name Hutzley?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Hutzley on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.