Explore the Family Name Hultman
The meaning of Hultman
Swedish: ornamental or topographic name from hult ‘grove, copse’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niklas, Nils, Sig.
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How common is the last name Hultman in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hultman has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hultman was ranked as the 19,515th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up slightly to become the 19,924th most common surname, a 2.1% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the Hultman surname increased by 5.23%, from 1,280 in 2000 to 1,347 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased minimally from 0.47 to 0.46 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,515 | #19,924 | -2.1% |
| Count | 1,280 | 1,347 | 5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hultman
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hultman also shifted over the same decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Hultmans identified as White, making up 96.95% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.21% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 0.94% in 2000, decreasing to 0.74% in 2010. The proportion of Hultmans with two or more ethnic identities rose slightly from 1.33% to 1.41%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.55% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010, a change of 143.64%. No Hultmans identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 96.21% | -0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.41% | 6.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.55% | 1.34% | 143.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0.74% | -21.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |