Explore the Family Name Hudnut
The meaning of Hudnut
English: variant of Hudnott, itself a variant of Hodnett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hudnut in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hudnut saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Hudnut name was ranked 67,725 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 66,371. This represents a 2% change in ranking over a decade. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 272 to 298 during this period, marking a growth of about 9.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #66,371 | 2% |
| Count | 272 | 298 | 9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hudnut
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people bearing the Hudnut surname identify as White, making up 94.3% of this group in 2010, down slightly from 96.32% in 2000. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, which went up from 1.84% to 2.68%. Additionally, the census data from 2010 showed a small percentage (2.01%) of individuals with the Hudnut surname identifying as Hispanic, a category that did not have any representation in the 2000 data. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 94.3% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 2.68% | 45.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |