Explore the Family Name Hughett
The meaning of Hughett
English: variant of Hewitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hughett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hughett has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 26,829th most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 26,362nd place, demonstrating a growth rate of 1.74%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased, from 852 people in 2000 to 926 people in 2010, marking an 8.69% increase. However, when measuring the proportion per 100k, there was a slight decrease of -3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,829 | #26,362 | 1.74% |
| Count | 852 | 926 | 8.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hughett
The ethnic identity associated with the Hughett surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 95.66% identifying as such in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.00% in 2010. There was a marginal increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.82% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010, which shows a change of 31.71%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.70% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010, a reduction of 24.07%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 96% | 0.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.05% | -24.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.08% | 31.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |