Explore the Family Name Huy
The meaning of Huy
1. Vietnamese: possibly from a male personal name (corresponding to the Chinese characters 輝, meaning ‘glorious’, or 暉, meaning ‘sunshine’). 2. Cambodian: written ហ៊ុយ, probably of Vietnamese origin (see above). 3. German: unexplained. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Compare Houy. 4. Germanized form of Sorbian Huj: from Lower Sorbian huj ‘uncle’, used as a nickname for an elder man. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Tran, Bui, Duong, Lam, Ly, Nga, Nguyen, Riem, Sambath, Saroeun, Thap.
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How common is the last name Huy in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huy has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname increased from 39,240 in 2000 to 36,477 in 2010, showing an increase of 7.04 percent. In terms of count, there were 528 individuals with the surname Huy in 2000 which rose to 613 by 2010, marking a substantial growth of 16.1 percent. Moreover, the proportion of people named Huy per 100k also witnessed an increase of 5.0 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #36,477 | 7.04% |
| Count | 528 | 613 | 16.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huy
Turning to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Huy identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 52.46 percent to 57.91 percent, respectively. The next largest group identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 42.23 percent in 2000 to 37.03 percent in 2010. The proportion of Huy individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races also saw a decrease of 32.45 percent. However, the Hispanic segment witnessed growth, increasing from 2.08 percent in 2000 to 2.77 percent in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the surname Huy identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 52.46% | 57.91% | 10.39% |
| White | 42.23% | 37.03% | -12.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.77% | 33.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 1.79% | -32.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |