Explore the Family Name Hugger
The meaning of Hugger
German: variant of Hucker. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Lothar, Uwe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hugger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hugger saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 46,083rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 48,347th, marking a change of -4.91%. The count of people with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 436 to 437. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.15, indicating its decreasing prevalence in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #48,347 | -4.91% |
| Count | 436 | 437 | 0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hugger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hugger also changed between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest portion of Huggers identified as White (61.47%), followed by those identifying as Black (35.78%). By 2010, there was a slight shift with the percentage of Whites decreasing to 58.58% and Blacks increasing to 37.76%. Notably, the Hispanic ethnicity emerged within the holders of this surname, accounting for 2.06% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Those who identified with two or more races declined from 1.38% to 1.14%. There were no Huggers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.47% | 58.58% | -4.7% |
| Black | 35.78% | 37.76% | 5.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.14% | -17.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |