UK surname
A Scottish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "house" or "settlement" in Old English.
In the 1881 census there were 89 people recorded with the Huie surname, ranking it #21,091 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 84, ranked #32,726, down from #21,091 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Hamilton, Killean and Kilchenzie and Southend. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Huie is 116 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 5.6%.
1881 census count
89
Ranked #21,091
Modern count
84
2016, ranked #32,726
Peak year
1891
116 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Huie surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Huie surname density by area, 1891 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 | 82 | #19,317 |
| 1861 | historical | 55 | #27,007 |
| 1881 | historical | 89 | #21,091 |
| 1891 | historical | 116 | #21,766 |
| 1901 | historical | 96 | #23,342 |
| 1911 | historical | 11 | #32,463 |
| 1997 | modern | 60 | #31,629 |
| 1998 | modern | 67 | #31,282 |
| 1999 | modern | 73 | #30,856 |
| 2000 | modern | 66 | #31,553 |
| 2001 | modern | 66 | #31,394 |
| 2002 | modern | 70 | #31,432 |
| 2003 | modern | 68 | #31,689 |
| 2004 | modern | 64 | #32,286 |
| 2005 | modern | 64 | #32,482 |
| 2006 | modern | 63 | #32,943 |
| 2007 | modern | 66 | #32,948 |
| 2008 | modern | 71 | #32,753 |
| 2009 | modern | 76 | #32,635 |
| 2010 | modern | 73 | #33,249 |
| 2011 | modern | 68 | #33,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 71 | #33,573 |
| 2013 | modern | 75 | #33,409 |
| 2014 | modern | 77 | #33,336 |
| 2015 | modern | 80 | #33,052 |
| 2016 | modern | 84 | #32,726 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Hamilton, Killean and Kilchenzie, Southend, Edinburgh and Glasgow. 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 | Hamilton | Lanark |
| 2 | Killean and Kilchenzie | Argyll |
| 3 | Southend | Argyll |
| 4 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 5 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Huie 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 Huie, 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 Huie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Huie 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, Huie 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 Huie is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Huie, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "HUIE" is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word "hoh" meaning "heel" or "ridge." The name likely originated in the medieval era and was initially associated with geographic locations or landforms characterized by ridges or hills.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where a "William del Hoh" is mentioned. This suggests that the name was initially spelled with variations like "Hoh" or "Hogh" before evolving into its modern form.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various Scottish records, including the Ragman Rolls and the Bain Manuscript, indicating its presence in different regions of the country. One notable bearer of the name was John Huie, a merchant and burgess of Aberdeen, who lived in the late 15th century.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name was found in various parts of Scotland, particularly in the counties of Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and Ayrshire. In the 1600s, a branch of the Huie family settled in the parish of Kilwinning, Ayrshire, where they became prominent landowners and contributed to the local community.
One of the most notable figures with the surname Huie was Robert Huie (1699-1786), a Scottish minister and philosopher who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1766. He was a highly respected intellectual and published several works on theology and moral philosophy.
In the 18th century, the name was also found in Ireland, where it is believed that some Scottish families with the surname migrated and settled. One such family was the Huies of County Antrim, who were prominent landowners and involved in local politics.
Another notable bearer of the name was James Huie (1772-1845), a Scottish-born American physician and botanist who settled in Pennsylvania. He made significant contributions to the study of American flora and was a member of the American Philosophical Society.
As the centuries passed, the Huie surname continued to spread across Scotland, Ireland, and other parts of the British Isles, with families settling in various regions and contributing to their local communities in various capacities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Huie 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. Argyllshire leads with 40 Huies recorded in 1881 and an index of 165.56x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Argyllshire | 40 | 165.56x |
| Lanarkshire | 22 | 7.84x |
| Midlothian | 14 | 12.04x |
| Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4.27x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.19x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 0.23x |
| Perthshire | 2 | 5.13x |
| Dunbartonshire | 1 | 4.29x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.34x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Campbeltown in Argyllshire leads with 27 Huies recorded in 1881 and an index of 927.84x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Campbeltown | 27 | 927.84x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 11 | 23.51x |
| Hamilton | 9 | 114.94x |
| Southend | 9 | 3214.29x |
| Barony | 7 | 9.85x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 5 | 16.52x |
| Cadder | 4 | 193.24x |
| Kilcalmonell | 4 | 727.27x |
| Inveresk | 3 | 95.24x |
| Bradford | 2 | 41.49x |
| Anderston | 1 | 1428.57x |
| Callander | 1 | 156.25x |
| Kilmadock | 1 | 111.11x |
| Maryhill | 1 | 18.21x |
| Minster In Sheppey | 1 | 20.37x |
| Poplar London | 1 | 6.11x |
| Roseneath | 1 | 222.22x |
| St George Martyr London | 1 | 56.82x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Huie surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 89 people were recorded with the Huie surname. That placed it at #21,091 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 84 in 2016. That gives Huie a modern rank of #32,726.
A Scottish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "house" or "settlement" in Old English.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Huie 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.