Explore the Family Name Hugee
The meaning of Hugee
African American: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hugee in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hugee has seen a considerable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 60,390th in popularity with a count of 312 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 56,836, an increase of 5.89%, with the total number of people with the surname increasing by 15.06% to 359. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #56,836 | 5.89% |
| Count | 312 | 359 | 15.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hugee
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts within the population bearing the Hugee surname. The majority identified as Black, accounting for 93.59% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 90.25% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races experienced significant growth, with a 74.11% increase from 2.24% in 2000 to 3.90% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of White individuals among those with the surname declined by 45.70%, dropping from 2.56% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. Additionally, there appeared to be a new presence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.59% | 90.25% | -3.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 3.9% | 74.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.9% | 0% |
| White | 2.56% | 1.39% | -45.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |