UK surname
A variant spelling of the English surname Hubbard, possibly derived from the Old English words hubba meaning a ridge or hog's back, and ærd meaning a dwelling or dwelling place.
In the 1881 census there were 81 people recorded with the Hubard surname, ranking it #22,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 7, ranked #37,967, down from #22,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Hastings St Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings St Andrew, Lewes St John-under-the-Castle and Leicester St Mary. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hubard is 110 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 91.4%.
1881 census count
81
Ranked #22,082
Modern count
7
2016, ranked #37,967
Peak year
1861
110 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hubard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hubard surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 93 | #17,946 |
| 1861 | historical | 110 | #19,562 |
| 1881 | historical | 81 | #22,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 75 | #27,414 |
| 1901 | historical | 40 | #29,678 |
| 1911 | historical | 69 | #25,965 |
| 1997 | modern | 10 | #37,060 |
| 1998 | modern | 8 | #37,334 |
| 1999 | modern | 10 | #37,072 |
| 2000 | modern | 9 | #37,119 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 6 | #37,586 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 3 | #38,312 |
| 2006 | modern | 5 | #37,956 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 7 | #37,735 |
| 2009 | modern | 8 | #37,689 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 9 | #37,598 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 8 | #37,767 |
| 2014 | modern | 8 | #37,806 |
| 2015 | modern | 8 | #37,797 |
| 2016 | modern | 7 | #37,967 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Hastings St Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings St Andrew, Lewes St John-under-the-Castle, Leicester St Mary, Loughborough and Kings Norton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hastings St Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings St Andrew | Sussex |
| 2 | Lewes St John-under-the-Castle | Sussex |
| 3 | Leicester St Mary | Leicestershire |
| 4 | Loughborough | Leicestershire |
| 5 | Kings Norton | Worcestershire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hubard surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hubard, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hubard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hubard household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hubard is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hubard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hubard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hubard has its roots in medieval England, originating from the Old English words "hob" meaning "small" and "ard" meaning "a high place or hill." It was likely a topographic name given to someone who lived on a small hill or elevated area.
The earliest recorded instances of the Hubard surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various counties across England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a record of landowners and tenants in England, the name appears as "Robert Hobbard."
During the 14th century, variations of the name like "Hobberd" and "Huberd" were found in numerous historical documents, such as the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 and the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332. These records provide insight into the geographic distribution of the name across various counties in England.
One notable figure bearing the Hubard surname was Sir John Hubard, a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament in the 15th century. He served as the Sheriff of Buckinghamshire in 1431 and represented the county in the House of Commons between 1422 and 1437.
Another individual of historical significance was Richard Hubard, who lived in the 16th century and was a member of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, one of the most prestigious trade guilds in London. His name appears in the company's records from the late 1500s.
In the 17th century, the Hubard surname was also found in the New World, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name in the early colonial settlements of Virginia and Massachusetts. One such individual was William Hubard, who was born in England around 1620 and later settled in Virginia, where he became a prominent planter and landowner.
The name Hubard has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Hubard's Bridge in Buckinghamshire and Hubard's Hill in Gloucestershire, further reinforcing its connection to geographic locations and topographic features.
Throughout its history, the Hubard surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including clergymen, military officers, artists, and scholars. Examples include Charles Hubard, an Anglican priest and author in the 18th century, and James Hubard, a British Army officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hubard surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Norfolk leads with 15 Hubards recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.35x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 15 | 12.35x |
| Warwickshire | 12 | 6.02x |
| Sussex | 8 | 6.01x |
| Worcestershire | 8 | 7.75x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 0.76x |
| Ayrshire | 5 | 8.46x |
| Lincolnshire | 5 | 3.96x |
| Buckinghamshire | 3 | 6.28x |
| Devon | 3 | 1.82x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1.15x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1.88x |
| Surrey | 2 | 0.52x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 0.81x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.43x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.64x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.73x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.65x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 3.09x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.11x |
| Shropshire | 1 | 1.47x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.38x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1.04x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Burlingham St Edmund in Norfolk leads with 8 Hubards recorded in 1881 and an index of 40000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Burlingham St Edmund | 8 | 40000.00x |
| Eastbourne | 6 | 97.88x |
| Nuneaton | 6 | 259.74x |
| Diss | 5 | 480.77x |
| Galston | 5 | 308.64x |
| Cradley | 4 | 430.11x |
| Birmingham | 3 | 4.52x |
| Stony Stratford West | 3 | 909.09x |
| Gimingham | 2 | 2857.14x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 2.90x |
| Lewes St John Southover | 2 | 224.72x |
| Sambourn | 2 | 1428.57x |
| Stoke Damerel | 2 | 17.38x |
| Westminster St James | 2 | 24.63x |
| Wigtoft | 2 | 1111.11x |
| Witton Cum Twambrooks | 2 | 129.03x |
| Aston | 1 | 1.82x |
| Barnstaple | 1 | 38.76x |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 256.41x |
| Bromley London | 1 | 5.75x |
| Colwick | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Escomb | 1 | 92.59x |
| Evesham All Sts | 1 | 208.33x |
| Holmer | 1 | 172.41x |
| Huyton With Roby | 1 | 90.91x |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 28.82x |
| Islington London | 1 | 1.31x |
| Kings Norton | 1 | 10.81x |
| Kirton | 1 | 196.08x |
| Llantwit Vairdre | 1 | 64.52x |
| Long Bennington | 1 | 400.00x |
| Newport | 1 | 121.95x |
| Nottingham St Nicholas | 1 | 68.97x |
| Revesby | 1 | 666.67x |
| Saxmundham | 1 | 277.78x |
| Shoreditch London | 1 | 2.92x |
| Stoulton | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Walsall Foreign | 1 | 7.26x |
| West Ham | 1 | 2.90x |
| Whitechapel London | 1 | 12.84x |
| Worcester St Nicholas | 1 | 204.08x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hubard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hubard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 81 people were recorded with the Hubard surname. That placed it at #22,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 7 in 2016. That gives Hubard a modern rank of #37,967.
A variant spelling of the English surname Hubbard, possibly derived from the Old English words hubba meaning a ridge or hog's back, and ærd meaning a dwelling or dwelling place.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hubard bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.