Explore the Family Name Hughbanks
The meaning of Hughbanks
Probably an altered form of Eubanks. Compare Hubanks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hughbanks in the United States?
The surname Hughbanks has seen a slight increase in its popularity over the years 2000 to 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the rank of the surname improved from 38,771 in 2000 to 38,640 in 2010. The count, which indicates the number of people with this surname, also increased by approximately 6.72%, growing from 536 in 2000 to 572 in 2010. However, the proportion of the population with the surname Hughbanks per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #38,640 | 0.34% |
| Count | 536 | 572 | 6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hughbanks
As for ethnic identity associated with the surname Hughbanks, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 91.79% in 2000 to 90.38% in 2010. The Hispanic representation showed significant growth, increasing by 58.44%, bringing their proportion up to 3.85% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also saw an increase, from 3.17% in 2000 to 3.50% in 2010. Individuals claiming two or more races also increased, making up 1.57% of the Hughbanks population in 2010. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, both remained at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.79% | 90.38% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.85% | 58.44% |
| Black | 3.17% | 3.5% | 10.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.57% | 19.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |