Explore the Family Name Huguenin
The meaning of Huguenin
French: from a pet form of the Old French personal name Hughe (see Hugh). Compare Hogan 2 and Hugunin. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its very rare variant Hugenin) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. The Huguenot ancestor was David Huguenin, who emigrated from Switzerland to SC with his second wife, Susanne Jacot, and their children in 1732. His descendants also bear altered forms of the surname, such as Hogan and Hugunin. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Gabrielle, Laurent, Marcel, Marcelle.
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How common is the last name Huguenin in the United States?
The surname Huguenin experienced a slight shift in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it held the rank of 47,939, with 415 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had slightly dropped to 48,628 while the count increased to 434, indicating a 4.58% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #48,628 | -1.44% |
| Count | 415 | 434 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huguenin
Ethnic identity distribution within the Huguenin surname also shows interesting changes. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the number of individuals identifying as White decreased from 82.89% in 2000 to 76.27% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.20% to 4.38%, and Black from 14.70% to 16.82%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.84%. There were no figures for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.89% | 76.27% | -7.99% |
| Black | 14.7% | 16.82% | 14.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 4.38% | 265% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |