Explore the Family Name Huet
The meaning of Huet
1. French: from a pet form of the personal name Hue ‘Hugh’. 2. English: variant of Hewitt. History: Joseph Huet dit Dulude from Le Lude in Sarthe, France, married Catherine Sicot in Montreal, QC, in 1679. His descendants also bear the former secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name Dulude. Pierre Huet from Manche, France, married Marie-Marguerite McGinnis in Percé, QC, in 1835. Pierre-François Huet from Pleudihen-sur-Rance in Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany (France), married Anne Deraspe in Havre-aux-Maisons, QC, in 1841. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre.
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How common is the last name Huet in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huet has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Huet ranked as the 46,614th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to 43,511th, a growth of 6.66%. The total count of individuals with the Huet surname also increased from 430 to 496 during this period, marking an increase of 15.35%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Huet per 100,000 also saw a slight uptick of 6.25%, growing from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #43,511 | 6.66% |
| Count | 430 | 496 | 15.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huet
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals some shifts among those who carry the Huet surname. While the majority identified as White (from 82.56% in 2000 to 79.23% in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 13.49% to 16.13%. Interestingly, the census data shows that the percentage of Huets identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was 0% in 2000, became 1.81% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in Huet's identifying with two or more races, going from 1.40% to 2.42%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with the Huet surname went down to zero in 2010 from 1.63% in 2000. No American Indian and Alaskan Native representation was recorded in both years. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.56% | 79.23% | -4.03% |
| Hispanic | 13.49% | 16.13% | 19.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.42% | 72.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Black | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |