Explore the Family Name Hala
The meaning of Hala
1. Czech (mainly Hála): from a short form of the personal name Havel. The surnames Hala and Hála are also found in Slovakia. 2. Polish (mainly Hała): unexplained. Compare Halla.
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How common is the last name Hala in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hala has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,492 in popularity with 283 occurrences and a proportion of 0.1 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank improved to 64,054, with an increased count of 311 and a proportion per 100k people of 0.11. This represents a positive change of 2.2 in rank and a 9.89 increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #64,054 | 2.2% |
| Count | 283 | 311 | 9.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hala
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hala has also shifted from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest percentage continues to identify as White, although this group decreased by 5.27% to 73.31%. The Asian/Pacific Islander identity saw a significant increase of 27.83%, rising to 18.97%. In addition, the Black category saw an impressive growth of 82.19%, reaching 4.5%. The category for those identifying as two or more races was not reported in 2010. Notably, a new appearance in the 2010 census was the Hispanic category, accounting for 2.57% of individuals bearing the Hala surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.39% | 73.31% | -5.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.84% | 18.97% | 27.83% |
| Black | 2.47% | 4.5% | 82.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |