Show ContentsHuling History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Huling is a name that dates far back into the mists of early British history to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes. It is derived from the baptismal name Hugh. As the naming tradition grew in Europe baptismal names began to be introduced in many countries. Baptismal names were sometimes given in honor of Christian saints and other biblical figures. There are very few Christian countries in Europe that did not adopt surnames from these religious figures.

Early Origins of the Huling family

The surname Huling was first found in at the court of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066,) where Hugolin was Chamberlain to the King.

Early History of the Huling family

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Huling Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Huling are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Huling include: Hewlin, Hewlings, Hughling, Hughlings, Hullin, Hueline, Hugelin and many more.

Early Notables of the Huling family

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Huling Ranking

In the United States, the name Huling is the 11,210th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]


United States Huling migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Huling or a variant listed above:

Huling Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Edward E. Huling, aged 41, who arrived in America, in 1907
  • G. D Huling, who arrived in America, in 1907
  • Hannah Huling, who arrived in America, in 1910
  • Lorraine Huling, aged 14, who arrived in America, in 1910
  • Bruce Huling, aged 40, who arrived in America, in 1917
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Huling (post 1700) +

  • Lorraine Huling (1897-1971), American actress, best known for her role in The Fall of a Nation (1916)
  • Thomas Byers Huling (1804-1865), American businessman and planner of Beaumont, Texas
  • James Hall Huling (d. 1918), Republican politician from West Virginia who served in the 54th United States Congress


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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