The surname Hughes is predominantly of Irish and Welsh origin, rooted in the English language. It is often derived from the Old French given name "Hugh," which itself has Germanic origins, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit." This surname reflects a patronymic tradition, indicating "son of Hugh."
The last name Hughes is widely recognized across the United States, holding rank #90 in Census records. More than 236271 people share this last name — around 80 per 100,000.
Our database contains over 333703 people with the last name Hughes. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, Texas, California. We have over 200 unique first names combined with the last name Hughes in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are Michael, James, John.
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