Explore the Family Name Halls
The meaning of Halls
English: variant of Hall, with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Halls in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Halls' rose from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,931st in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had risen to 16,004th place, a change of 5.48%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased over this decade, from 1,550 in 2000 to 1,814 in 2010, a significant increase of 17.03%. The proportion of people named Halls per 100,000 also saw an increase of 7.02%, moving from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.61 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,931 | #16,004 | 5.48% |
| Count | 1,550 | 1,814 | 17.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.61 | 7.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halls
In regards to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some significant changes among those with the surname 'Halls' between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White increased by 4.68%, from 69.94% to 73.21%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a notable rise, up 29.20% from 2.26% to 2.92%. However, the proportion identifying as Black decreased by 16.08%, going from 25.81% to 21.66%. Additionally, there was a slight decrease of -6.20% in those identifying as two or more races, down to 1.21% in 2010 from 1.29% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared for the first time in 2010, both at 0.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.94% | 73.21% | 4.68% |
| Black | 25.81% | 21.66% | -16.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.92% | 29.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.21% | -6.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |