Explore the Family Name Hult
The meaning of Hult
Swedish: ornamental or topographic name from hult, holt (Old Norse holt) ‘grove, copse’, a common placename element. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Sten.
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How common is the last name Hult in the United States?
The surname Hult has seen a slight decrease in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hult was ranked as the 24,598th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 27,110th position, marking an overall change of -10.21%. The number of people carrying this surname also fell from 952 in 2000 to 893 in 2010, a decline of 6.2%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Hult per 100k people dropped by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,598 | #27,110 | -10.21% |
| Count | 952 | 893 | -6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hult
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hult, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with this last name are White, at 96.22% in 2000 and 95.18% in 2010. However, over the decade, there was a slight increase in the percentage who identified as Hispanic (from 1.16% to 1.79%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0.53% to 1.01%). On the other hand, the proportion of Black individuals with the Hult surname decreased significantly, from 1.68% to 0.90%. Notably, no individuals with the Hult surname reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 95.18% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.79% | 54.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 1.01% | 90.57% |
| Black | 1.68% | 0.9% | -46.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |