Explore the Family Name Hallford
The meaning of Hallford
English (Shropshire and Staffordshire): variant of Halford.
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How common is the last name Hallford in the United States?
The surname Hallford, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,370th and increased to 18,156th by 2010, marking a 4.53% decrease. However, the count of individuals with the Hallford surname slightly rose from 1,499 in 2000 to 1,533 in 2010, a 2.27% increase. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of 7.14%, moving from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,370 | #18,156 | -4.53% |
| Count | 1,499 | 1,533 | 2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hallford
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Hallford surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was found within the Hispanic community, which went from 1.53% to 3.13%, showing a 104.58% change. Individuals identifying as two or more races also rose by 60.87%, from 2.07% to 3.33%. Meanwhile, there was a 35.85% rise in Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing the surname. The majority of Hallfords identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 91.46% to 89.56%. There were minor reductions for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with changes of -2.80% and -33.53% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.46% | 89.56% | -2.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 3.33% | 60.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.13% | 104.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.34% | 2.22% | -33.53% |
| Black | 1.07% | 1.04% | -2.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.72% | 35.85% |