Explore the Family Name Hallet
The meaning of Hallet
1. English: variant of Hallett. 2. French and Walloon: diminutive of Halle, a topographic name meaning ‘covered market’, or a habitational name from any of several places in France and Belgium (Wallonia) named Hallet. Some characteristic forenames: French Jean-Pierre.
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How common is the last name Hallet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hallet has experienced a minor decline over the past decade. In 2000, Hallet held the rank of 51,945 in popularity among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to 52,482—a change of -1.03 percent. However, the count of individuals with the surname Hallet did increase by 5.05 percent from 376 to 395 during this time period. Proportionally, though, the presence of the surname per 100,000 people decreased by -7.14 percent from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #52,482 | -1.03% |
| Count | 376 | 395 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hallet
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hallet, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows mostly steady numbers with a few notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Hallet identify as White, with this group making up 92.02 percent in 2000 and 91.14 percent in 2010—a slight decrease of -0.96 percent. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander heritage associated with the surname in 2010, whereas it constituted 1.33 percent in 2000. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased to 4.05 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation saw a small increase of 10.62 percent, from 1.60 percent to 1.77 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black decreased by -28.53 percent, from 3.19 percent to 2.28 percent. No American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage was recorded for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.02% | 91.14% | -0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.05% | 0% |
| Black | 3.19% | 2.28% | -28.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.77% | 10.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |