Explore the Family Name Halleck
The meaning of Halleck
1. German: topographic name from the Brunswick area (Lower Saxony) along with other Hall- compound names, or possibly a habitational name from a place called with Middle High German ecke ‘corner’ as Hallegg in Austria (Carinthia). 2. Americanized form of Czech Hálek or Rusyn (from Slovakia) Halek.
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How common is the last name Halleck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Halleck has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,782 in frequency of use, while by 2010 it had fallen to 35,395, marking a decrease of roughly 8%. The actual count of people carrying this surname also decreased slightly, from 660 in 2000 to 636 in 2010, a change of -3.64%. The proportion per 100k population dropped by about 8% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #35,395 | -7.97% |
| Count | 660 | 636 | -3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halleck
In terms of ethnicity, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were marginal changes in the distribution of the Halleck surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, a proportion that remained virtually static with a minuscule decrease from 96.52% in 2000 to 96.38% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also experienced a slight decrease from 1.82% to 1.73%. Interestingly, the census recorded no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there was a small presence of 0.79% within the Asian/Pacific Islander category. The exact numbers for these categories were suppressed to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 96.38% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.73% | -4.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |