Explore the Family Name Huft
The meaning of Huft
German: variant of Höft (see Hoeft).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Huft" has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862nd most popular, while in 2010, it moved up to the 62,189th position, marking a 5.58 percent change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 14.59 percent, from 281 to 322 during this decade. Consequently, the proportion of people named Huft per 100k population slightly rose from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #62,189 | 5.58% |
| Count | 281 | 322 | 14.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huft
As for the ethnic identity associated with the name "Huft", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 96.44 percent of those bearing the surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped somewhat to 91.61 percent in 2010. A new development in the 2010 census was the appearance of the Huft surname among those identifying with two or more races and those identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 2.17 percent and 3.42 percent respectively. There were no recorded instances of the Huft surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 91.61% | -5.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |