2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Huzzie
Possibly derived from a nickname for a cheeky or impudent person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Huzzie. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huzzie 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Huzzie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huzzie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 80.5%. The next largest groups are White (10.6%) and Hispanic (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huzzie
Among Census respondents with the surname Huzzie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 80.5%. The next largest groups are White (10.6%) and Hispanic (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Huzzie 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 Huzzie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American80.5% · 91
- White10.6% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 5
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huzzie
Huzzie 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+21 bearers (+19.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,409 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-16 bearers (-12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,842 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +21 bearers (+19.4%) | Up 10,409 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.4%) | Down 15,842 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 Huzzie 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 | #131,379 | #147,221 | -12.1% |
| Count | 129 | 113 | -12.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huzzie bearers went from 129 to 113 (-12.4% change). The surname moved down 15,842 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #147,221.
FAQ
Huzzie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huzzie?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Huzzie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Huzzie?
Huzzie ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Huzzie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Huzzie.
Has Huzzie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huzzie went from 129 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 16 (-12.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Huzzie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huzzie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 80.5%. The next largest groups are White (10.6%) and Hispanic (4.4%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Huzzie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.5% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huzzie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (80.5%), White (10.6%), Hispanic (4.4%). 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 Huzzie (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 Huzzie mean?
Possibly derived from a nickname for a cheeky or impudent person. 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 Huzzie (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 are called Huzzie?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Huzzie at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.