Explore the Family Name Hughlett
The meaning of Hughlett
Altered form of Hewlett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hughlett in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hughlett saw a moderate change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped slightly by 0.39 percent from 31,464 in 2000 to 31,587 in 2010. However, the count or number of people carrying this surname increased by 5.17 percent from 696 to 732 during the same time period. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people of the U.S. population holding the name Hughlett decreased marginally by 3.85 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,464 | #31,587 | -0.39% |
| Count | 696 | 732 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hughlett
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Hughlett surname. From 2000 to 2010, there were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. The most significant increase was seen in the Hispanic category, which rose by 76.24 percent, followed by a 48.06 percent increase in Two or More Races category. The Black category also saw a rise of 9.47 percent, while the White category experienced a decline of roughly 6 percent. These shifts suggest a growing diversity among individuals with the Hughlett surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.95% | 62.98% | -5.93% |
| Black | 29.45% | 32.24% | 9.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.91% | 48.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.78% | 76.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |