UK surname
A surname derived from the Germanic word "hutten," meaning small hut or cottage.
In the 1881 census there were 33 people recorded with the Hutten surname, ranking it #28,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 9, ranked #37,705, down from #28,965 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Newcastle St Andrew, London parishes and Elgin. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hutten is 105 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 72.7%.
1881 census count
33
Ranked #28,965
Modern count
9
2016, ranked #37,705
Peak year
1861
105 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hutten surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hutten 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 | 50 | #24,274 |
| 1861 | historical | 105 | #20,298 |
| 1881 | historical | 33 | #28,965 |
| 1891 | historical | 58 | #29,439 |
| 1901 | historical | 21 | #31,686 |
| 1911 | historical | 34 | #29,600 |
| 1997 | modern | 6 | #37,704 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 5 | #37,823 |
| 2001 | modern | 4 | #37,862 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 5 | #37,750 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 4 | #38,130 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 5 | #38,027 |
| 2009 | modern | 4 | #38,287 |
| 2010 | modern | 7 | #37,904 |
| 2011 | modern | 9 | #37,598 |
| 2012 | modern | 8 | #37,740 |
| 2013 | modern | 9 | #37,653 |
| 2014 | modern | 9 | #37,679 |
| 2015 | modern | 9 | #37,684 |
| 2016 | modern | 9 | #37,705 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Newcastle St Andrew, London parishes, Elgin, Dean and Tarves. 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 | Newcastle St Andrew | Northumberland |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | Elgin | Elgin |
| 4 | Dean | Lancashire |
| 5 | Tarves | Aberdeen |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hutten 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 Hutten, 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 Hutten surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hutten 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, Hutten 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 Hutten is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hutten, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hutten originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is derived from the German word "hutte," which means a small hut or cottage. The name likely referred to a person who lived in a humble dwelling.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Hutten dates back to the 12th century in the town of Hutten, near Mainz, Germany. This town likely took its name from the Old High German word "hutt," meaning a shelter or hut.
One of the most famous individuals with the surname Hutten was Ulrich von Hutten, a German scholar, poet, and satirist who lived from 1488 to 1523. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a close friend of Martin Luther.
Another notable figure with the surname Hutten was Jacob Hutten, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1490 to 1536. He was a follower of Martin Luther and actively worked to spread the Protestant faith.
In the 16th century, a German family with the surname Hutten relocated to the Netherlands, where their name was recorded as Huytten. Over time, the spelling evolved to become Huijten, which is still a common Dutch surname today.
The name Hutten also appears in historical records from the 14th century in the region of Alsace, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. In these records, the name is spelled as "Hütten" and is associated with several families from the area.
In the 17th century, a German family with the surname Hutten immigrated to the American colonies, where their descendants can be found today, particularly in Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hutten 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. Morayshire leads with 7 Huttens recorded in 1881 and an index of 140.00x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire | 7 | 140.00x |
| Somerset | 6 | 11.59x |
| Surrey | 5 | 3.19x |
| Essex | 3 | 4.73x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 0.93x |
| Aberdeenshire | 2 | 6.71x |
| Leicestershire | 2 | 5.61x |
| Oxfordshire | 2 | 10.07x |
| Renfrewshire | 1 | 4.01x |
| Wigtownshire | 1 | 23.42x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.31x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Elgin in Morayshire leads with 7 Huttens recorded in 1881 and an index of 721.65x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 7 | 721.65x |
| Chelwood | 6 | 30000.00x |
| Rotherhithe | 5 | 125.94x |
| Colchester St Mary | 3 | 5000.00x |
| St Marylebone London | 3 | 17.47x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 2 | 22.99x |
| Rotherfield Greys | 2 | 952.38x |
| Abbey | 1 | 26.32x |
| Clatt | 1 | 2000.00x |
| Newby Cum Mulwith | 1 | 10000.00x |
| Old Luce | 1 | 370.37x |
| Peterhead | 1 | 63.29x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hutten 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 Hutten surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 33 people were recorded with the Hutten surname. That placed it at #28,965 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 9 in 2016. That gives Hutten a modern rank of #37,705.
A surname derived from the Germanic word "hutten," meaning small hut or cottage.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hutten 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.