Explore the Family Name Hulen
The meaning of Hulen
English: variant of Hulin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hulen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hulen has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 20,270 in 2000 to 24,572 in 2010, marking a decrease of 21.22%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Hulen surname also dropped by 16.71%, from 1,221 in 2000 to 1,017 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also reduced by 24.44%, from 0.45 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,270 | #24,572 | -21.22% |
| Count | 1,221 | 1,017 | -16.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.34 | -24.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hulen
The Decennial U.S. Census data showcases a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hulen from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White (93.78% in 2000 and 92.63% in 2010), there were notable changes among other ethnicities. The percentage identifying as Black increased by 23.98%, from 2.46% to 3.05%. There was also an increase of 12.21% in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.31% to 1.47%. Furthermore, individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant rise of 87.83%, from 1.15% to 2.16%. However, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both decreased to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 92.63% | -1.23% |
| Black | 2.46% | 3.05% | 23.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 2.16% | 87.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.47% | 12.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |