Explore the Family Name Hulley
The meaning of Hulley
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Ulley, near Sheffield (Yorkshire) + prosthetic H-. The placename probably derives from Old English ūle ‘owl’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. In North Yorkshire and northern Yorkshire it could alternatively derive from either of two places in Picardy called Ully-Saint-Georges (Oise) and Œuilly (Aisne), or from either of two neighboring places in Haut-Marne, Northeast France, called Heuilley-Cotton and Heuilley-le Grand.
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How common is the last name Hulley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hulley has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 51,119 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 64,200, marking a decrease of approximately 25.59%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also witnessed a downward trend from 383 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, a decline of nearly 19.06%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Hulley surname per 100,000 population decreased by 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #64,200 | -25.59% |
| Count | 383 | 310 | -19.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hulley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among those with the Hulley surname. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.17% in 2000 to 90.65% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity saw a drop to zero by 2010, while the Black community saw a reduction of around 13.41%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as two or more races emerged within the Hulley surname ethnic identity in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.17% | 90.65% | -1.65% |
| Black | 5.22% | 4.52% | -13.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |