Explore the Family Name Hughson
The meaning of Hughson
English: variant of Huson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hughson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hughson has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped from 22,196 in 2000 to 23,457 in 2010, representing a change of -5.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 1,085 in 2000 to 1,084 in 2010, a minimal change of -0.09%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people fell by 7.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,196 | #23,457 | -5.68% |
| Count | 1,085 | 1,084 | -0.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hughson
Turning to the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Hughson surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in proportions across different ethnic identities. In 2010, the vast majority of Hughsons identified as white, at 92.99%, up slightly from 92.17% in 2000. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also rose, from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. On the other hand, the share identifying as Black dropped from 4.24% to 3.32%, and those reporting two or more races fell from 1.66% to 1.29%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0.55% in 2000 down to no reported cases in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Hughsons identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.17% | 92.99% | 0.89% |
| Black | 4.24% | 3.32% | -21.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.57% | 13.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.29% | -22.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |