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

Huzzie, 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 Huzzie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huzzie in America

Huzzie is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huzzie surname appeared 129 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Huzzie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huzzie 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 Huzzie

The surname "HUZZIE" is believed to have originated in Scotland, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Scottish Gaelic term "husaidh," which translates to "hospitable" or "generous." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals known for their welcoming and giving nature.

According to historical records, the name first appeared in the parish registers of the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and Inverness-shire. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1542, where a "John Huzzie" is mentioned as a landowner in the area now known as Perthshire.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Huzzie name continued to be prevalent in the Scottish Highlands, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was Alasdair Huzzie (1670-1742), a respected clan chieftain and military leader who fought alongside the Jacobite forces during the uprisings of the early 18th century.

As the centuries progressed, the Huzzie name spread beyond Scotland, with some bearers migrating to other parts of the British Isles and even across the Atlantic to the American colonies. One notable example is William Huzzie (1785-1867), a Scottish-born merchant who settled in Philadelphia and became a prominent figure in the city's business community.

In the realm of literature, the name Huzzie gained recognition through the works of Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, who featured a character named "Ebenezer Huzzie" in his novel "Kidnapped," published in 1886. This fictional character was described as a resourceful and resilient Highlander, perhaps reflecting the qualities traditionally associated with the Huzzie name.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Huzzie surname was Margaret Huzzie (1845-1923), a Scottish educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a significant role in establishing educational opportunities for women in the late 19th century and was recognized for her contributions to the advancement of female education in Scotland.

While the Huzzie name has become relatively uncommon in modern times, its historical roots and associations with hospitality, generosity, and resilience remain an integral part of its legacy. The name serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Scottish Highlands and the enduring impact of its bearers on various aspects of society throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huzzie

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

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

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