Explore the Family Name Huver
The meaning of Huver
Dutch and North German: status name for a prosperous small farmer. Compare South German Huber.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huver in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huver experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Huver was ranked at 53,420 in terms of most common surnames but dropped to 59,324 by 2010, reflecting an 11.05% decrease. The total count of people carrying the Huver name also decreased from 363 to 341 during this period, marking a 6.06% decline. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Huver per 100,000 people fell by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #59,324 | -11.05% |
| Count | 363 | 341 | -6.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huver
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Huver, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates no representation in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. Conversely, the majority ethnicity identified is White, accounting for 97.52% of Huvers in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.48% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Huver surname, albeit small, saw a significant increase over the decade. In 2000, 1.38% identified as Hispanic, which rose by 27.54% to reach 1.76% by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96.48% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.76% | 27.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |