Explore the Family Name Halasz
The meaning of Halasz
Hungarian (Halász): from halász, an occupational name for a fisherman, from hal ‘fish’ + the occupational suffix -ász. This surname is also common in Slovakia, where it is also spelled Halás and Halaš (see Halas). Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Sandor, Laszlo, Imre, Istvan, Jozsef, Karoly, Tibor, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Halasz in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Halasz" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,342nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 35,764th, reflecting a change of -4.14 percent. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 624 to 628, marking a 0.64 percent growth. The proportion of individuals named Halasz per 100,000 people also reduced by 8.7 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #35,764 | -4.14% |
| Count | 624 | 628 | 0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halasz
The ethnic identity associated with the name "Halasz" has also shown some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the surname identify as White, with the percentage decreasing slightly from 96.47 percent in 2000 to 95.70 percent in 2010. The count of those identifying with two or more races saw a considerable increase, going from 0.80 percent in 2000 to 1.43 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation amongst the Halasz's also rose by 39.37 percent during this time frame. There were no individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 census; data for these categories was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 95.7% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.23% | 39.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.43% | 78.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |