Explore the Family Name Hallen
The meaning of Hallen
1. Swedish (mainly Hallén): ornamental, topographic, or a habitational name from the (placename) element hall ‘hall’ or ‘rock’ (see Hall) + the adjectival suffix -én/-en, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name, e.g. in Telemark, the definite singular form of hall, from Old Norse hallr ‘slope, incline’. 3. English (Monmouthshire): either a variant of Allen with prosthetic H-, or a variant of Hallam. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Thor.
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How common is the last name Hallen in the United States?
The surname Hallen, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 31,848 in popularity, but fell to 32,710 by the end of the decade, marking a 2.71% decrease. Despite the drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Hallen surname increased from 685 in 2000 to 702 in 2010, representing a 2.48% growth. However, when taking into account the population growth, the proportion of individuals with the Hallen surname per 100,000 people dropped by 4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #32,710 | -2.71% |
| Count | 685 | 702 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hallen
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Hallen surname showed some changes over the decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most prominent shift occurred within the Hispanic community, which saw an increase of approximately 151%, rising from 1.02% of all Halls in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races also increased their representation among those with the Hallen surname, growing by about 81%. On the other hand, the percentage of the White community possessing the surname declined slightly by just under 5%. There was also a notable presence of the Asian/Pacific Islander community in 2010 that had not been recorded in 2000. No data for the Black community or American Indian and Alaskan Native community was recorded in 2010, while it had been in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 90.88% | -4.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.56% | 150.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.85% | 81.37% |
| Black | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |