Explore the Family Name Hubby
The meaning of Hubby
1. English (Middlesex): probably a variant of Huby, a habitational name from Huby (North Yorkshire) or Huby in Weeton (Yorkshire). The North Yorkshire placename derives from Old English hōh ‘heel, spur of land’ + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, village’, while the Yorkshire placename comes from the personal name Hugh (see Hugh) + Old Norse bȳ. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Hubbe, a short form of Hubert. In the US, it is found mainly in TX and IN.
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How common is the last name Hubby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hubby' has seen some changes over time. In 2000, the surname ranked 67,725 in terms of popularity and this dropped to 83,226 by 2010, representing a decrease of around 22.89%. During this period, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 272 to 226, reflecting a decline of approximately 16.91%. The proportion of individuals with the 'Hubby' surname per 100k people similarly decreased by around 20%, dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #83,226 | -22.89% |
| Count | 272 | 226 | -16.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hubby
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Hubby' is predominantly White, although there were shifts noticed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, around 86.40% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure which fell to roughly 80.97% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 4.41% to 6.19%, marking an increase of about 40.36%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, with the percentage rising from 6.99% to 11.95%, an approximate increase of 70.96%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%. The representation of those identifying as two or more races fell from 1.84% to 0% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.4% | 80.97% | -6.28% |
| Black | 6.99% | 11.95% | 70.96% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 6.19% | 40.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |