Explore the Family Name Huckstep
The meaning of Huckstep
English (Kent): habitational name from Hucksteep Wood in Mountfield (Sussex). Based on medieval bearer forms, the placename appears to derive from an Old English personal name Hucc(a) or Huccel(a) + Old English stēap ‘steep place’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huckstep in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Huckstep has seen a slight shift over a decade. In 2000, its rank was at 33,690 with a count of 638 individuals carrying this name, representing a proportion of 0.24 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it moved to the rank of 33,941 with an increased count of 670 people, but the proportion dipped slightly to 0.23 per 100,000. The overall change in ranking was minimal, at -0.75%, while the count saw a small rise of 5.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #33,941 | -0.75% |
| Count | 638 | 670 | 5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huckstep
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a varied distribution for the surname Huckstep. In 2000, the majority of those with the Huckstep surname identified as White, at 93.89%. This percentage decreased slightly by 2010 to 91.49%. Those identifying as Black made up 5.02% in 2000 and increased to 5.82% in 2010. Interestingly, the category of Two or more races and Hispanic both appeared in 2010 with 1.04% each, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 91.49% | -2.56% |
| Black | 5.02% | 5.82% | 15.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |