Explore the Family Name Hal
The meaning of Hal
Dutch (mainly Van Hal): topographic name from hal ‘hall’, see Hall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hal has decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 71808 to 73215, a decline of roughly 1.96%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 253 to 265, a growth rate of 4.74%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #73,215 | -1.96% |
| Count | 253 | 265 | 4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hal
Looking into the ethnicity distribution, data also taken from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a significant increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 3.56% in 2000 to 6.42% in 2010, an 80.34% change. Those identifying as two or more races in 2000 did not appear in 2010's census. The percentage of individuals identifying as white dropped by 12.59%, going from 32.81% to 28.68%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 0% to 2.64%. People identifying as Black comprised the largest proportion, increasing from 54.55% to 60.38%, a 10.69% rise. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.55% | 60.38% | 10.69% |
| White | 32.81% | 28.68% | -12.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.56% | 6.42% | 80.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |