Explore the Family Name Hugar
The meaning of Hugar
1. Americanized form of an unidentified surname, possibly German or Dutch Hager. 2. Indian (Karnataka): occupational name from Kannada hoogar ‘weaver of blossoms’. Bearers of this name are traditionally engaged in growing and selling flowers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hugar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hugar ranked 73,412th in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 74,141st in 2010, a change of -0.99%. In terms of the number of people bearing the surname, there was a growth from 246 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, indicating an increase of 6.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #74,141 | -0.99% |
| Count | 246 | 261 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hugar
The ethnicity associated with the Hugar surname shows some dynamic changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, although their proportion decreased slightly from 85.37% to 84.29%. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as Hispanic from 5.69% to 3.07%, a drop of 46.05%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a decrease from 7.32% to 6.51%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which had no representation in 2000, emerged in 2010 with 4.60%. The categories of Black and those claiming two or more races had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.37% | 84.29% | -1.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.32% | 6.51% | -11.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.6% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.69% | 3.07% | -46.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |