Explore the Family Name Huggard
The meaning of Huggard
English: of Norman origin, from the medieval personal name Hugard, a variant of Huard (see Howard). This surname is also established in Ireland (Kerry).
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How common is the last name Huggard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huggard has seen a shift in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 17,457 and by 2010, it had dropped to 23,920. This signifies a decrease of 37.02% over a decade. Similarly, the count of people carrying this surname also fell from 1,489 in 2000 to 1,055 in 2010, showing a decline of 29.15%. Further, the proportion of people with the surname Huggard per 100k decreased by 34.55%, from 0.55 to 0.36 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,457 | #23,920 | -37.02% |
| Count | 1,489 | 1,055 | -29.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.36 | -34.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huggard
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Huggard, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased from 80.73% to 88.34% while the proportion identifying as Black decreased significantly from 15.72% to 7.11%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 2.01% to 2.46%. Notably, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.07% to 1.52%. No data was recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.73% | 88.34% | 9.43% |
| Black | 15.72% | 7.11% | -54.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.46% | 22.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.52% | 42.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |