Explore the Family Name Hallows

The meaning of Hallows

English: variant of Hale 1, a topographic name from Middle English hale, Old English halh ‘hollow, nook, sheltered spot’. The final -s may indicate an original plural, but in some cases it is likely to be excrescent, a post-medieval modification of the surname.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Hallows in the United States?

The surname "Hallows" reported a rise in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 55,849th in the U.S., but by 2010, it moved up to 52,267th, marking an increase of 6.41 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw growth from 343 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, representing an expansion of 15.74 percent. However, the proportion per 100k held steady at 0.13, suggesting that while the name has grown more common, it remains relatively rare compared to other surnames.

	2000	2010	Change
Rank	#55,849	#52,267	6.41%
Count	343	397	15.74%
Proportion per 100k	0.13	0.13	0%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hallows

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname "Hallows" identify as White, making up 94.75 percent in 2000 and slightly dipping to 93.95 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation amongst the Hallows decreased by 24.46 percent over the decade, falling from 2.33 percent to 1.76 percent. Those identifying as two or more races experienced an increase, going from 2.04 percent in 2000 to 2.52 percent in 2010 - a growth of 23.53 percent. No Hallows identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

	2000	2010	Change
White	94.75%	93.95%	-0.84%
Two or More Races	2.04%	2.52%	23.53%
Hispanic	2.33%	1.76%	-24.46%
Asian/Pacific Islander	0%	0%	0%
Black	0%	0%	0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native	0%	0%	0%