Explore the Family Name Hughston
The meaning of Hughston
Scottish: apparently a habitational name from somewhere in Britain, most probably a variant of Houston. There is also a small place called Hughston in the Highland region of Scotland.
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How common is the last name Hughston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hughston" saw a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hughston was the 49,965th most common surname in the U.S., and by 2010, it had improved its rank to become the 49,087th most common surname. This represents a change of 1.76%. The actual count of individuals with the Hughston surname also increased from 394 to 429 during this period, an increase of 8.88%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Hughston surname remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #49,087 | 1.76% |
| Count | 394 | 429 | 8.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hughston
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Hughston surname. In 2000, a vast majority (87.06%) of those with the Hughston surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 83.45%, a change of -4.15%. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the number of Hughstons identifying with two or more races, from 2.28% to 3.03%. The percentage of Black Hughstons saw a minor increase from 9.90% to 10.26%. Interestingly, in 2010, some Hughstons began identifying as Hispanic, representing 2.33% of all Hughstons, while there were no recorded Hughstons of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.06% | 83.45% | -4.15% |
| Black | 9.9% | 10.26% | 3.64% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 3.03% | 32.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |