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UK surname

Huth

Derived from the Middle High German word "huot," meaning "protection" or "guard," likely referring to a guardian or watchman.

In the 1881 census there were 81 people recorded with the Huth surname, ranking it #22,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 123, ranked #27,115, down from #22,082 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Leonard Shoreditch and Edinburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Craigmillar, Bonnington and Cheshire West and Chester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Huth is 127 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 51.9%.

1881 census count

81

Ranked #22,082

Modern count

123

2016, ranked #27,115

Peak year

2014

127 bearers

Map years

7

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Huth had 81 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #22,082 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016, ranked #27,115.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 115 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Huth surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Huth surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Huth 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 42 #25,706
1861 historical 115 #18,880
1881 historical 81 #22,082
1891 historical 103 #23,558
1901 historical 115 #21,050
1911 historical 115 #20,951
1997 modern 98 #27,179
1998 modern 108 #26,417
1999 modern 117 #25,362
2000 modern 120 #24,950
2001 modern 115 #25,222
2002 modern 112 #26,165
2003 modern 102 #27,383
2004 modern 105 #27,181
2005 modern 106 #27,044
2006 modern 110 #26,717
2007 modern 112 #26,800
2008 modern 112 #27,061
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 115 #27,634
2012 modern 117 #27,394
2013 modern 126 #26,585
2014 modern 127 #26,634
2015 modern 121 #27,405
2016 modern 123 #27,115

Geography

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Where Huths are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Leonard Shoreditch, Edinburgh and St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Craigmillar, Bonnington, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheltenham and City of London. 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 London parishes London 1
2 St Leonard Shoreditch London (East Districts)
3 London parishes London 3
4 Edinburgh Edinburgh
5 St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace London (West Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Craigmillar City of Edinburgh
2 Bonnington City of Edinburgh
3 Cheshire West and Chester 014 Cheshire West and Chester
4 Cheltenham 009 Cheltenham
5 City of London 001 City of London

Forenames

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First names often paired with Huth

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Huth

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Huth, 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 Huth surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Huth 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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Huth is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Huth 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

Huth falls in decile 3 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Huth is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Huth

The surname Huth has its origins in Germany, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "huth," which means "guard" or "watchman." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals employed as guards or sentries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Huth name can be found in the town of Saxony, where a family bearing this surname was documented in the 13th century. The name is believed to have spread from this region to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries.

In the 14th century, records mention a nobleman named Konrad Huth, who served as a knight in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor. This suggests that by this time, the Huth family had gained prominence and status within German society.

During the 16th century, the Huth surname was well-established in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Huth (1492-1571), a prominent Lutheran theologian and reformer, and Hans Huth (1532-1599), a renowned painter and engraver from Nuremberg.

As the centuries passed, members of the Huth family continued to make their mark in various fields. In the 18th century, Johann Christian Huth (1717-1788) was a respected composer and organist in Leipzig. Later, in the 19th century, Friedrich Huth (1844-1918) was a prominent German industrialist and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the steel industry and his support of educational initiatives.

Another notable figure was Theodor Huth (1868-1945), a German explorer and ethnographer who conducted extensive research on the indigenous cultures of South America. His work contributed significantly to the understanding of these communities and their traditions.

In the realm of literature, the Huth surname is associated with Henry Huth (1815-1878), a British book collector and bibliophile. His extensive collection of rare and valuable books, known as the Huth Library, was eventually acquired by the British Museum.

While the Huth surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Huth families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Huth 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 44 Huths recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.64x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 44 5.64x
Kent 8 3.00x
Midlothian 7 6.70x
Lincolnshire 6 4.81x
Somerset 6 4.78x
Lancashire 4 0.43x
Sussex 3 2.28x
Buckinghamshire 1 2.12x
Herefordshire 1 3.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St George Hanover Square in Middlesex leads with 12 Huths recorded in 1881 and an index of 87.27x.

Place Total Index
St George Hanover Square 12 87.27x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 7 16.64x
Speldhurst 7 514.71x
Glanford Brigg 6 1333.33x
Hackney London 6 13.71x
Mile End Old Town London 6 36.12x
Walcot 6 89.69x
Shoreditch London 5 14.78x
Hammersmith London 4 20.81x
Paddington London 4 13.94x
Kensington London 3 6.92x
Rusholme 3 121.46x
Brighton 2 7.54x
Westminster St Margaret 2 53.19x
Eastbourne 1 16.53x
Eton 1 93.46x
Kirkdale 1 6.42x
Ross 1 78.74x
St George In East London 1 13.62x
Tonbridge 1 10.42x
Westminster St James 1 12.47x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alfred 3
George 3
Edward 2
Frederick 2
John 2
Percival 2
Richard 2
Charles 1
Ferdinand 1
Frank 1
Fredk 1
Fredk. 1
Geeles 1
Geoffrey 1
Harold 1
Harry 1
Henry 1
Jacob 1
Louis 1
Peter 1
Philip 1
Reginald 1
Sydney 1
Theodore 1
Wilhelm 1

FAQ

Huth surname: questions and answers

How common was the Huth surname in 1881?

In 1881, 81 people were recorded with the Huth surname. That placed it at #22,082 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Huth surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016. That gives Huth a modern rank of #27,115.

What does the Huth surname mean?

Derived from the Middle High German word "huot," meaning "protection" or "guard," likely referring to a guardian or watchman.

What does the Huth map show?

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