Explore the Family Name Halas
The meaning of Halas
1. Slovak (Halás, also Halaš), Rusyn, Ukrainian, Czech, Slovenian, and Croatian: from a Slavicized form of the Hungarian occupational name halász ‘fisherman’ (see Halasz). Compare Hallas 3. 2. Americanized form of Hungarian Halász ‘fisherman’ (see Halasz). 3. Czech and Slovak; Polish (Hałas): nickname for a noisy person, from Czech and Slovak halas ‘uproar’, Polish hałas ‘noise’. Compare Hallas 2. 4. Norwegian (Halås): habitational name from the farm name Halås in Nordmøre, most likely from hard ‘hard, tough’ (referring to stony soil) + ås ‘hill, ridge’. Compare Hallas 5.
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How common is the last name Halas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Halas saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Halas was ranked 24,271st in terms of popularity and had been used by 968 individuals. By 2010, while the count increased to 980 individuals bearing the surname, its rank fell to 25,272nd. This represents a -4.12% change in the rank and a 1.24% increase in count over the decade. The proportion per 100k also dipped by -8.33%, going from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,271 | #25,272 | -4.12% |
| Count | 968 | 980 | 1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Halas also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority identified as white, increasing slightly from 92.56% in 2000 to 93.78% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also rose by 12.33%, from 2.27% to 2.55%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by -21.94%, from 1.96% to 1.53%. The proportion of those reporting two or more ethnicities decreased significantly by -32.00%, from 3.00% to 2.04%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 93.78% | 1.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.55% | 12.33% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 2.04% | -32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.96% | 1.53% | -21.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |