Explore the Family Name Huner
The meaning of Huner
German (Hüner): from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with hun ‘Hun, animal, bear cub’ + heri ‘army’. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor.
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How common is the last name Huner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Huner' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862th most popular, with a count of 281. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 74,375, with a count of 260 — a decrease of 7.47% in the total number of individuals bearing this surname. The proportion of people with the surname 'Huner' per 100K also saw a dip from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking a decline of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #74,375 | -12.93% |
| Count | 281 | 260 | -7.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huner
Moving on to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Huner' identified as White, with a slight increase from 91.1% in 2000 to 92.31% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a substantial increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.85% in 2000 to 5.38% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by -32.63%, while those identifying as Black fell to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 92.31% | 1.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 5.38% | 88.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 1.92% | -32.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |