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UK surname

Huber

A German occupational surname referring to a landowner or one who dwells in a small house or hut.

In the 1881 census there were 75 people recorded with the Huber surname, ranking it #22,893 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 447, ranked #10,857, up from #22,893 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St George in the East, London parishes and Pisford. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Harrogate, Wigan and Powys.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Huber is 456 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 496.0%.

1881 census count

75

Ranked #22,893

Modern count

447

2016, ranked #10,857

Peak year

2012

456 bearers

Map years

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1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Huber had 75 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #22,893 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 447 in 2016, ranked #10,857.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 245 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Huber surname distribution map

The map shows where the Huber surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Huber surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Huber over time

The 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 31 #27,734
1861 historical 80 #23,566
1881 historical 75 #22,893
1891 historical 117 #21,658
1901 historical 171 #16,689
1911 historical 245 #13,084
1997 modern 345 #12,291
1998 modern 363 #12,228
1999 modern 370 #12,124
2000 modern 376 #11,928
2001 modern 370 #11,904
2002 modern 369 #12,144
2003 modern 357 #12,233
2004 modern 359 #12,222
2005 modern 372 #11,813
2006 modern 382 #11,626
2007 modern 385 #11,698
2008 modern 386 #11,795
2009 modern 402 #11,682
2010 modern 419 #11,550
2011 modern 412 #11,593
2012 modern 456 #10,563
2013 modern 454 #10,762
2014 modern 451 #10,882
2015 modern 454 #10,751
2016 modern 447 #10,857

Geography

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Where Hubers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St George in the East, London parishes, Pisford and Kettering. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Harrogate, Wigan, Powys, Nottingham and Torridge. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 St George in the East London (East Districts)
2 London parishes London 1
3 London parishes London 3
4 Pisford Northamptonshire
5 Kettering Northamptonshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Harrogate 002 Harrogate
2 Wigan 005 Wigan
3 Powys 001 Powys
4 Nottingham 006 Nottingham
5 Torridge 007 Torridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Huber

These lists show first names that appear often with the Huber surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Huber

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Huber, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Huber surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Huber household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Huber is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Huber is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Huber falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Huber is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Huber, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Huber

The surname Huber originated in Germany and has its roots in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Huber" or "Hueber," which means a farmer or peasant who owned a small plot of land known as a "Hufe" or "Hueb." This term was commonly used in southern Germany, particularly in Bavaria and parts of Austria.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Huber can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable mention is found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, where a Hugo Huber was listed as a landowner in 1284. Another early appearance of the name is in the Bavarian town of Würzburg, where a Johannes Huber was documented as a citizen in 1312.

During the Middle Ages, the Huber surname was closely associated with agricultural communities and landowners. It was not uncommon for families to adopt surnames based on their occupations or the geographical features of their land. As such, the name Huber became a widespread surname in rural areas of southern Germany and parts of Austria.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Huber surname was Hans Huber, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1492 to 1553. He was renowned for his woodcuts and engravings, many of which depicted religious and mythological scenes. Another notable figure was Franz Huber, a German entomologist and naturalist born in 1763. He made significant contributions to the study of bees and their behavior, earning him the title "Father of Bee Study."

In the 16th century, the Huber family played a prominent role in the Reformation movement in Germany. Caspar Huber (1491-1547) was a Lutheran theologian and reformer who worked closely with Martin Luther and helped spread the teachings of the Protestant Reformation. His son, Samuel Huber (1547-1624), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned Protestant theologian and philosopher.

The Huber surname also gained prominence in the field of literature. Victor Aimé Huber (1800-1869) was a French writer and literary critic who served as the curator of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France). His works focused on the history of literature and the study of German and Scandinavian languages.

Another significant figure with the Huber surname was Max Huber (1919-1992), a Swiss graphic designer and typographer. He is best known for creating the iconic Swiss International style of graphic design, which emphasized simplicity, legibility, and objectivity in visual communication.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the surname Huber throughout history, reflecting its widespread presence in various fields and regions, particularly in German-speaking countries and parts of Europe.

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1881 census detail

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Huber families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Huber surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 32 Hubers recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.26x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 32 4.26x
Bedfordshire 6 15.43x
Kent 6 2.34x
Gloucestershire 5 3.39x
Lancashire 5 0.56x
Surrey 5 1.37x
Northamptonshire 4 5.66x
Yorkshire 4 0.54x
Essex 3 2.02x
Aberdeenshire 1 1.44x
Cambridgeshire 1 2.10x
Channel Islands 1 4.49x
Devon 1 0.64x
Hertfordshire 1 1.93x
Royal Navy 1 11.17x
Wiltshire 1 1.51x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 9 Hubers recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.36x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 9 12.36x
St George In East London 8 113.31x
Greenwich 6 50.17x
Bethnal Green London 5 15.32x
Bedford St Peter 4 396.04x
Finedon 4 645.16x
Sculcoates 4 33.90x
Cheltenham 3 26.41x
Kingston On Thames 3 34.13x
St Luke London 3 24.90x
Barton Upon Irwell 2 29.81x
Bedford St Mary 2 200.00x
Kensington London 2 4.79x
Southwark Christchurch 2 56.82x
Stroud 2 69.69x
Aberdeen Old Machar 1 6.89x
Cottenham 1 158.73x
Ditton 1 277.78x
Little Warley 1 476.19x
Mile End Old Town London 1 6.25x
Moss Side 1 21.32x
Plymouth St Andrew 1 8.31x
Salford 1 3.82x
Shoreditch London 1 3.07x
St George Hanover Square 1 7.56x
St Marylebone London 1 2.49x
St Saviour 1 81.30x
Stevenage 1 125.00x
Trowbridge 1 34.01x
West Ham 1 3.06x
Westminster St Margaret 1 27.62x
Writtle 1 163.93x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Huber surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Huber surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
George 4
John 4
Chas. 2
Frederick 2
Henry 2
Uriah 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Anton 1
Arthur 1
Charles 1
Daniel 1
Ernest 1
Francin 1
Hermann 1
Joseph 1
Josepth 1
Julius 1
Lorenz 1
Peter 1
Randolph 1
Walter 1
William 1

FAQ

Huber surname: questions and answers

How common was the Huber surname in 1881?

In 1881, 75 people were recorded with the Huber surname. That placed it at #22,893 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Huber surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 447 in 2016. That gives Huber a modern rank of #10,857.

What does the Huber surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to a landowner or one who dwells in a small house or hut.

What does the Huber map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Huber bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.