Explore the Family Name Hudon
The meaning of Hudon
French: from a pet form of the personal name Hude, a variant of Houde. History: Pierre Hudon dit Beaulieu from Chemillé in Maine-et-Loire, France, married Marie Gobeil in Quebec City, QC, in 1676. His descendants also bear the former secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name Beaulieu. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Cecile, Henri, Marcel, Adrien, Alphege, Alphonse, Amedee, Andre, Antoine, Florent, Herve.
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How common is the last name Hudon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hudon has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hudon ranked 25,591 in popularity, while in 2010 it fell to rank 29,171, marking a decrease of approximately 14%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 906 in 2000 to 812 in 2010, a reduction of roughly 10%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by close to 18%, moving from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,591 | #29,171 | -13.99% |
| Count | 906 | 812 | -10.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.28 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hudon
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an interesting shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Hudon surname. Most notably, there was a significant percentage increase in the Hispanic representation, which rose from 1.43% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010, demonstrating a growth of over 72%. There was also an introduction of Black ethnicity within this surname, at 0.99% in 2010, whereas it was not represented in 2000. During the same period, the representation of those identifying as White declined slightly from 95.25% to 94.33%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category disappeared completely in 2010 after having a 0.88% representation in 2000, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 94.33% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.46% | 72.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.35% | -5.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |