Explore the Family Name Huck
The meaning of Huck
1. English: from the Middle English personal name Hucke or Hugge. Some examples (especially in northern England) may represent Old English (H)ucca, a pet form of Ūhtrǣd. By the late 13th century, however, this personal name had probably fallen out of use and Hukke and Hug(ge) will usually have been variant pronunciations of Hugh or its pet forms Hukin and Hugin. See Hugh and Huggins and compare Higson. 2. English: variant of Hook. 3. German (also Hück): topographic name from a term meaning ‘bog’, also ‘corner’, or a habitational name from Huck in North Rhine-Westphalia. Compare Hux. 4. German (also Hück): from a pet form of the personal name Hugo. 5. Germanized form of Sorbian Hujk: nickname from a pet form of Lower Sorbian huj ‘uncle’ (see Huy).
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How common is the last name Huck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Huck has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Huck was ranked the 6760th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 7525th position, marking an 11.32% drop in rank. The number of individuals bearing the Huck surname also decreased from 4596 to 4421 during this period, a reduction of 3.81%. Moreover, the proportion of the surname per 100k population fell from 1.7 in 2000 to 1.5 in 2010, indicating a decline of 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,760 | #7,525 | -11.32% |
| Count | 4,596 | 4,421 | -3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.7 | 1.5 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huck
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Huck also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.58% of those with the Huck surname identified as white, which slightly decreased to 94.55% by 2010. Over the same decade, the percentage of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity increased from 1.63% to 2.51%, marking a 53.99% change. Tiny increases were noted within Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decline. Interestingly, there was a 26.37% increase in those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 94.55% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.51% | 53.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.15% | 26.37% |
| Black | 0.85% | 0.86% | 1.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.48% | 17.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.45% | -26.23% |
Huck ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Huck is French & German, which comprises 45.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (31.8%) and Eastern European (8.3%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Indigenous American, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 45.9% |
| British & Irish | 31.8% |
| Eastern European | 8.3% |
| Other | 14.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Huck
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Huck have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 77.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 77.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 77.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 77.00% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 76.30% |
What Huck haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Huck is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Brink, Dreher, Kuehl, Izzo, Randolph, Swisher, Richie, Hildebrand, Koons, Eaton.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Huck surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Huck have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Huck" Surname 45.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Huck" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Huck" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Huck" Surname 21.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Huck?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Huck are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition