Explore the Family Name Halk
The meaning of Halk
Hungarian: nickname from halk ‘quiet’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Halk in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Halk saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 46331 with 433 instances nationwide, accounting for around 0.16 per 100,000 people in the United States. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 55619, with a count of 369, bringing the proportion per 100,000 down to 0.13. This represents a drop in both rank and count by roughly 20% and 15% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #55,619 | -20.05% |
| Count | 433 | 369 | -14.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halk
The ethnic identity associated with the Halk surname has also seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the vast majority of those with the Halk surname identified as White (80.37%), followed by Black (12.93%), Hispanic (3.46%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.39%), and those of two or more races (1.85%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had slightly decreased to 79.13%, while the proportion of those identifying as Black increased marginally to 13.01%. The proportion of Hispanics saw an increase of nearly 10% to 3.79% while the representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders was suppressed. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a notable increase of 17.30% to reach 2.17%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.37% | 79.13% | -1.54% |
| Black | 12.93% | 13.01% | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 3.79% | 9.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.17% | 17.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |