Explore the Family Name Hallaway
The meaning of Hallaway
English: variant of Alloway with prosthetic H-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hallaway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hallaway' has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878th most popular and had 276 individuals with this surname representing about 0.1 per 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, its rank fell to 78,040th and had 245 count, showing a decrease of around 11.23% over a decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 20%, standing at 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #78,040 | -16.69% |
| Count | 276 | 245 | -11.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hallaway
The Decennial U.S. Census data further provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Hallaway'. In 2000, approximately 81.16% of individuals with 'Hallaway' surname identified as White, which slightly rose to 82.86% by 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity also increased significantly from 3.62% in 2000 to 4.90% in 2010, a change of 35.36%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased from 13.41% in 2000 to 11.84% in 2010. No significant changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.16% | 82.86% | 2.09% |
| Black | 13.41% | 11.84% | -11.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.62% | 4.9% | 35.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |