Explore the Family Name Hallowell
The meaning of Hallowell
English: habitational name from Halliwell (Lancashire) or Holywell (Huntingtonshire, Northumberland), named in Middle English hali, holi (Old English hālig) ‘holy’ + wel(le) (Old English well(a)) ‘well, spring’, or from any of numerous other places called with these elements (see Hollowell).
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How common is the last name Hallowell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hallowell ranked 12,367th in popularity in 2000 and 12,460th in 2010, indicating a slight decrease in popularity by 0.75%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,304 in 2000 to 2,491 in 2010, an increase of 8.12%. When expressed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of this surname slightly decreased from 0.85 in 2000 to 0.84 in 2010, a minor drop of 1.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,367 | #12,460 | -0.75% |
| Count | 2,304 | 2,491 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.84 | -1.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hallowell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hallowell also evolved from 2000 to 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest change was seen in those identifying as Black, which increased from 1.74% to 2.41%, marking a rise of 38.51%. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased significantly, climbing from 0.35% to 0.48%, an increase of 37.14%. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as having two or more ethnicities rose by 22.13%. The proportion of those identifying as White saw a slight decrease, moving from 93.01% to 91.45%, a reduction of 1.68%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a modest growth of 10.29%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 16.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.01% | 91.45% | -1.68% |
| Black | 1.74% | 2.41% | 38.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.25% | 10.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.65% | 1.93% | 16.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.49% | 22.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.48% | 37.14% |