Explore the Family Name Huggett
The meaning of Huggett
English (southeastern): from the Middle English personal name Huget or Hugot, Old French diminutives of Hugh. The name was probably interchangeable with Huckett (see Huck) and perhaps Hewitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huggett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Huggett saw slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,242nd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 25,989th position, marking a 2.96% decrease. During this same period, however, the count of individuals bearing the Huggett surname rose slightly from 921 to 944, indicating a 2.5% increase. Despite the overall increase in numbers, the proportion of individuals with the Huggett surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.88%, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,242 | #25,989 | -2.96% |
| Count | 921 | 944 | 2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huggett
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some variation within the Huggett population between 2000 and 2010. The White demographic remained the most prevalent ethnicity at 94.81% in 2010, down slightly from 95.98% in 2000. The Hispanic population saw a slight increase of 4.61% over the decade, while the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped minimally from 1.19% to 1.17%. Interestingly, there was a new emergence in 2010 of those identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.59% of the Huggett population, whereas this category was not represented in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander category went from 0.65% representation in 2000 to being unrepresented in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unrepresented in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.81% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.59% | 4.61% |
| Black | 1.19% | 1.17% | -1.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |