Explore the Family Name Halker
The meaning of Halker
1. English and Scottish: perhaps from an agent noun based on Middle English halk ‘nook, corner, recess’ (Old English healc, healuc, a derivative of healh; see Hale), denoting someone who lived in or by a nook. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. English: variant of Hawker.
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How common is the last name Halker in the United States?
The surname Halker saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked at 49,366 in 2000, it slipped to 59,324 in 2010, representing a change of -20.17. In terms of count, there was also a decrease from 400 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, which translates to a drop of -14.75. Its proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.15 to 0.12, marking a decline of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #59,324 | -20.17% |
| Count | 400 | 341 | -14.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halker
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Notably, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander within the Halker surname rose from 0 to 1.76. The percentage of those claiming white ethnicity increased slightly from 95.25 to 96.19. However, there were decreases in other categories. Individuals who identified as Hispanic or Black went down from 1.25 and 3.00 respectively to 0. There were no changes for those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 96.19% | 0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |