Explore the Family Name Huckins
The meaning of Huckins
English (Oxfordshire): from a pet form of the personal name Hew or How, with post-medieval excrescent -s (see Hugh).
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How common is the last name Huckins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Huckins surname in the United States has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,255th among all surnames and fell to 15,564th in 2010 - a drop of 9.18%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased during this period from 1,930 to 1,879, representing a decline of 2.64%. The representation of the Huckins surname per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,255 | #15,564 | -9.18% |
| Count | 1,930 | 1,879 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.64 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huckins
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the Huckins surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.31% to 0.53%, while those recognizing themselves as having two or more ethnicities rose from 1.04% to 1.38%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 94.77% to 92.87%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, increasing from 1.87% to 3.57%. However, those labeling themselves as Black saw a decrease from 1.19% to 0.90%. Finally, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.83% to 0.75% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 92.87% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.57% | 90.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.38% | 32.69% |
| Black | 1.19% | 0.9% | -24.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.75% | -9.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.53% | 70.97% |