Explore the Family Name Halen
The meaning of Halen
1. Swedish (Halén): variant of Hallén (see Hallen). 2. Dutch (Van Halen): habitational name for someone from the villages Hoog en Laaghalen in the province of Drenthe, or Halen near Hasselt in Belgian Limburg. 3. Irish: variant of English Hallen.
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How common is the last name Halen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Halen decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Halen was ranked 58,130th on the list of most common surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 66,754th, a decline of about 14.84 percent. The number of people with the Halen surname also fell from 327 to 296 during this period, a decrease of around 9.48 percent. Its proportion per 100,000 people declined by approximately 16.67 percent, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #66,754 | -14.84% |
| Count | 327 | 296 | -9.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halen
The ethnic identity associated with the Halen surname shifted as well over this decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant change was observed in the category of "Two or more races," which saw an increase from 1.53 percent to 5.07 percent, a whopping 231.37 percent growth. In contrast, the percentage identified as White dropped slightly from 93.27 percent in 2000 to 89.53 percent in 2010. The Hispanic category, which was not represented in 2000, accounted for 3.38 percent of those named Halen in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories both showed a decline to zero representation in 2010, down from 1.83 percent and 2.14 percent respectively in 2000. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 89.53% | -4.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 5.07% | 231.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |