Explore the Family Name Huter
The meaning of Huter
German: 1. occupational name for a hatter, Middle High German huotære, huoter. 2. (Hüter): see Huether. Compare Hueter. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Hermann, Manfred, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Huter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Huter has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 61,544 in 2000, it fell to 68,770 in 2010, marking an 11.74% drop in rank. The actual count of individuals with the Huter surname also decreased by 6.23%, from 305 in 2000 to 286 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people saw a decrease of 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #68,770 | -11.74% |
| Count | 305 | 286 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huter
The ethnic identity of those carrying the Huter surname has also shifted somewhat over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 90.49% identified as White, which increased to 95.10% in 2010, whereas those identifying as Black decreased from 5.57% to 2.45%. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of a Hispanic presence at 2.10% in 2010, not previously recorded in 2000. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races, however, dropped from 1.64% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.49% | 95.1% | 5.09% |
| Black | 5.57% | 2.45% | -56.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |