Explore the Family Name Huch
The meaning of Huch
German: from a Low German personal name equivalent to Hugh. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Erwin, Otto, Volker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huch in the United States?
The surname Huch saw a decrease in its popularity based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,705th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 67,519th place, marking a decline of about 17%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 330 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, representing an approximate 11.52% decrease. The proportion of people with the Huch surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #67,519 | -17.01% |
| Count | 330 | 292 | -11.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huch
Looking at the ethnicity of those carrying the surname Huch, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts over the decade. The majority identified as White, although the percentage slightly decreased from 86.67% in 2000 to 83.56% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase from 5.45% to 6.16%. Individuals identifying as being of two or more races significantly increased, jumping from 2.12% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. The Hispanic representation declined marginally from 4.55% to 4.11%. There were no recorded Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.67% | 83.56% | -3.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.45% | 6.16% | 13.03% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 4.11% | -9.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 3.77% | 77.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |