Explore the Family Name Huger
The meaning of Huger
1. German (also Hüger): from a derivative of the personal name Hugo (see Hugh). 2. German and French (mainly Sarthe): from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements hug ‘heart, mind, spirit’ + hari, heri ‘army’. History: This surname (see 2 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Huger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Huger saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 42,830, but by 2010, it had slipped to 48,256, marking a 12.67% drop in rank. The count of individuals with the surname also fell from 476 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 7.98%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people likewise decreased by 16.67%, falling from 0.18 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #48,256 | -12.67% |
| Count | 476 | 438 | -7.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huger
The Census data regarding ethnic identity shows a shift in the demographic representation within the Huger family between 2000 and 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more races, rising from 1.26% to 2.28%, which is an 80.95% rise. Likewise, there was a 35.71% increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.68% to 2.28%. Meanwhile, there was a significant decrease in individuals identifying as white, dropping by 39.79% from 31.09% to 18.72%. On the other hand, identification as Black rose from 65.13% to 76.26%, an increase of 17.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.13% | 76.26% | 17.09% |
| White | 31.09% | 18.72% | -39.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.28% | 80.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.28% | 35.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |