Explore the Family Name Hulick
The meaning of Hulick
1. Altered form Gulick, a surname of Dutch origin. 2. Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Hulík: nickname from a noun derivative of an altered form of the adjective holý ‘naked, bare, bald’ (see Holy, compare Holik), or a topographic name from Moravian dialect hulík ‘narrow street’. History: One of the Americans who changed his surname from Gulick to Hulick (i.e. according to the American pronunciation), was Gilbert Gulick in the 19th century, a descendant of Hendrick Janszoon van Gulick, who arrived in New Amsterdam in New Netherland (now New York City, NY) in 1652. See also Gulick.
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How common is the last name Hulick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hulick has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 34,259 but dropped to 50,659 by 2010, marking a significant decrease of about 47.87%. This drop is also reflected in the number of occurrences of the name, which decreased from 626 in 2000 to 412 in 2010, a change of -34.19%. The proportion of people with the surname Hulick per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, a reduction of -39.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #50,659 | -47.87% |
| Count | 626 | 412 | -34.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.14 | -39.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hulick
When analyzing the ethnicity of those carrying the Hulick surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.28% of individuals with the surname identified as White, and this number slightly decreased to 96.84% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase from 1.60% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 96.84% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |