Explore the Family Name Hux
The meaning of Hux
Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Hoex, genitivized form of Hoek, or German Hucks.
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How common is the last name Hux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hux has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hux was ranked 16,314 in terms of popularity among all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to 17,239, marking a decrease of 5.67%. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67% over the same period, from 0.6 to 0.56. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 1,626 to 1,643, representing a growth of 1.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,314 | #17,239 | -5.67% |
| Count | 1,626 | 1,643 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.56 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hux
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hux surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small increase from 92.74% to 93.06%. The percentage of those identifying as Black also saw a minor rise from 3.75% to 3.83%. Meanwhile, the proportion of the Hispanic population with this surname nearly doubled from 0.74% to 1.4%, marking the most significant change in ethnic identity. Conversely, the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were suppressed or reduced to zero for privacy reasons, and those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 0.98% to 0.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.74% | 93.06% | 0.35% |
| Black | 3.75% | 3.83% | 2.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.4% | 89.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.91% | -7.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |