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UK surname

Hucks

Derived from the Old English personal name "Huc," meaning "heart, mind, or spirit."

In the 1881 census there were 139 people recorded with the Hucks surname, ranking it #16,228 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 145, ranked #24,293, down from #16,228 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Snodland with Paddleworth, Otford and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Isle of Anglesey, Birmingham and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hucks is 229 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 4.3%.

1881 census count

139

Ranked #16,228

Modern count

145

2016, ranked #24,293

Peak year

1911

229 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hucks had 139 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,228 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 145 in 2016, ranked #24,293.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 229 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Hucks surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hucks surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hucks 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 110 #16,093
1861 historical 162 #14,310
1881 historical 139 #16,228
1891 historical 214 #14,214
1901 historical 180 #16,171
1911 historical 229 #13,712
1997 modern 170 #19,505
1998 modern 176 #19,584
1999 modern 165 #20,535
2000 modern 157 #21,146
2001 modern 150 #21,482
2002 modern 153 #21,609
2003 modern 148 #21,866
2004 modern 148 #22,000
2005 modern 142 #22,577
2006 modern 140 #22,948
2007 modern 140 #23,231
2008 modern 137 #23,883
2009 modern 141 #23,907
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 148 #23,520
2012 modern 146 #23,681
2013 modern 144 #24,323
2014 modern 142 #24,734
2015 modern 143 #24,481
2016 modern 145 #24,293

Geography

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Where Hucks' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Snodland with Paddleworth, Otford, London parishes, Lambeth and Bedwelty. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Isle of Anglesey, Birmingham, Bradford and Preston. 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 Snodland with Paddleworth Kent
2 Otford Kent
3 London parishes London 3
4 Lambeth London (South Districts)
5 Bedwelty Monmouthshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Isle of Anglesey 003 Isle of Anglesey
2 Birmingham 043 Birmingham
3 Bradford 001 Bradford
4 Bradford 002 Bradford
5 Preston 011 Preston

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hucks

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hucks

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Hucks surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Hucks household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Hucks 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

Hucks is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Hucks falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hucks is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Hucks

The surname Hucks has its origins rooted in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hoc," meaning "hook," which was likely an occupational name for someone who made or sold hooks. This surname may also be linked to various place names in England that contain the word "hook," such as Hooknorton in Oxfordshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hucks can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it appears as "Hucke." This suggests that the name was already in use during the 14th century. The Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, compiled in 1273, also mention a "William Hok," which could be an earlier variation of the surname.

The Hucks surname has been associated with various historical figures throughout the centuries. One notable individual was William Hucks (1588-1647), an English clergyman and puritan divine who served as the Rector of Saltash in Cornwall during the 17th century. Another prominent figure was John Hucks (1637-1705), an English lawyer and member of the House of Commons, who represented the borough of Tregony in Cornwall.

In the 18th century, the Hucks surname gained further recognition through the works of Robert Hucks (1736-1802), a renowned English engraver and print publisher. He is particularly known for his mezzotint engravings and portraits of notable figures from the Georgian era.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Samuel Hucks (1805-1875), an English Baptist minister and author, who served as the pastor of the Shacklewell Green Chapel in London. He was a prolific writer and published numerous works on religious and theological subjects.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Hucks surname was Thomas Hucks (1828-1898), a British architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the Victorian era, including St. Michael's Church in Bournemouth and the Congregational Church in Poole.

Throughout history, the Hucks surname has been found in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire, Bedfordshire, Cornwall, and London. While the name may have originated as an occupational surname, it has also been associated with various place names and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hucks families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hucks 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. Kent leads with 51 Hucks' recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.02x.

County Total Index
Kent 51 11.02x
Middlesex 24 1.77x
Surrey 24 3.63x
Hertfordshire 8 8.56x
Essex 6 2.24x
Nottinghamshire 6 3.28x
Staffordshire 6 1.31x
Warwickshire 6 1.75x
Lancashire 3 0.19x
Durham 2 0.50x
Oxfordshire 2 2.39x
Hampshire 1 0.36x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bethnal Green London in Middlesex leads with 10 Hucks' recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.98x.

Place Total Index
Bethnal Green London 10 16.98x
Seal 9 1200.00x
Birling 8 1951.22x
Camberwell 8 9.24x
Halling 8 1311.48x
Lambeth 8 6.77x
Hertford St Andrew 7 608.70x
St Pancras London 7 6.41x
Birmingham 6 5.27x
Hucknall Torkard 6 129.59x
Sevenoaks 6 160.00x
Snodland 6 458.02x
Walsall Borough 6 169.01x
Bramley 5 862.07x
Kemsing 5 2380.95x
Wrotham 4 261.44x
Battersea 3 6.01x
Blackburn 3 7.01x
Grays Thurrock 3 120.48x
East Malling 2 180.18x
Harwich St Nicholas 2 96.62x
Kencot 2 2222.22x
Bow London 1 5.79x
Chiswick 1 13.50x
Deptford St Paul 1 2.80x
Esh 1 34.01x
Hackney London 1 1.32x
Hertford St John 1 71.94x
Lewisham 1 4.05x
Limehouse London 1 6.72x
Mile End Old Town London 1 3.47x
Portsea 1 1.84x
South Shields 1 27.86x
St George Bloomsbury 1 12.85x
West Ham 1 1.69x
West Peckham 1 476.19x
Whitechapel London 1 7.49x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 8
Ann 7
Elizabeth 6
Emily 3
Eliza 2
Kate 2
Maria 2
Minnie 2
Sarah 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Anne 1
Beatrice 1
Catharine 1
Clara 1
Dinah 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Ellen 1
Florence 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Hephzibah 1
Jessie 1
Lettia 1
Lissie 1
Margaret 1
Martha 1
Mercy 1
Nellie 1
Olive 1
Philadelphia 1
Rebecca 1
Rosina 1
Susan 1
Toaliede 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 10
John 10
William 10
Henry 5
Thomas 5
Benjamen 2
Charles 2
Frank 2
Frederick 2
Phillip 2
Robert 2
Walter 2
Wm. 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Amos 1
Arthur 1
David 1
Edward 1
Ernest 1
Frederic 1
Harry 1
Isaac 1
James 1
Jesse 1
L. 1
Leonard 1
Mauds 1
Orlando 1
Percy 1
Philip 1
Richard 1
Samuel 1
Wm.Henry 1

FAQ

Hucks surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hucks surname in 1881?

In 1881, 139 people were recorded with the Hucks surname. That placed it at #16,228 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hucks surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 145 in 2016. That gives Hucks a modern rank of #24,293.

What does the Hucks surname mean?

Derived from the Old English personal name "Huc," meaning "heart, mind, or spirit."

What does the Hucks map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hucks 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.