Hubbard Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Hubbard Name Meaning: From the Anglo-Saxon personal name 'Hubert'. hug 'heart' + berht 'bright'.

May have been used to describe someone of bright spirit and mind. The name was also borne by an 8th century bishop who was adopted by the patron of hunters,he helped develop the name.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hubbard Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hubbard family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 202
Female Servant 125
Independent 77
Labourer 59
Male Servant 48
Farmer 47
Ag Labourer 46
Carpenter 29
Butcher 18
Shoe Maker 17
Frame Work Knitter 17
Dress Maker 16
Baker 15
Gardener 15
Independant 10
Tailor 10
Servant 10
Clerk 9
Bricklayer 9
Mariner 8
Painter 8
Blacksmith 8
Publican 8
Pauper 8
Agricultural Labourer's Daughter 7

Hubbard Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hubbard 100% 49,362
2 Hibberd 71% 11,330
3 Hibbard 86% 6,647
4 Hebbard 86% 2,542
5 Habbard 86% 1,737
6 Hebberd 71% 800
7 Hubard 86% 418
8 Hubberd 86% 297
9 Hobbard 86% 214
10 Hubbord 86% 211
11 Hibbird 71% 197
12 Hibbeard 75% 111

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