Explore the Family Name Hugley
The meaning of Hugley
Possibly an altered form of Swiss German Hügli, from a pet form of Hugo 1. Compare Hewgley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hugley in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hugley showed a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,840th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed to 26,313th, marking an 11.82% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, with the count increasing by 24.9% from 743 to 928. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly rose from 0.28 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,840 | #26,313 | 11.82% |
| Count | 743 | 928 | 24.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.31 | 10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hugley
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals with the Hugley surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable shift in the ethnic identities associated with this name. Although the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 63.39% to 54.96%, there were increases among other ethnic groups. Those identifying as White increased from 33.24% to 39.12%. There was also a significant jump in the percentage of people identifying as two or more races, which rose from 1.48% to 2.80%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation increased from 1.21% to 2.05%. However, there were no changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.39% | 54.96% | -13.3% |
| White | 33.24% | 39.12% | 17.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.8% | 89.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.05% | 69.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |