Explore the Family Name Hulst
The meaning of Hulst
North German (Hülst) and Dutch (also Van der Hulst): topographic name for someone living where holly grew, from hulst ‘holly’, or a habitational name from any of several places called with this word. Compare Verhulst.
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How common is the last name Hulst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hulst in the United States diminished between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,118th and by 2010, it dropped to the 37,076th spot, representing a decline of nearly 31.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 802 in 2000 to 602 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 24.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise fell from 0.3 to 0.2, a decrease of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,118 | #37,076 | -31.86% |
| Count | 802 | 602 | -24.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.2 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hulst
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Hulst showed minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals carrying this surname identified as white, comprising 97.13% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.01% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander community in 2000, but by 2010 a small percentage (0.83%) emerged. The representation of those identifying as two or more races slightly increased from 1.25% to 1.33%. Additionally, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity tied to the surname, accounting for 1.16% in 2010 from zero in 2000. The Black population and the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities had no association with the surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.01% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.33% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |