Explore the Family Name Hulton
The meaning of Hulton
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Hulton (Lancashire) or Hulton (Staffordshire), both from Old English hyll ‘hill’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. Compare Hilton.
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How common is the last name Hulton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hulton experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 53,659 in popularity with 361 counts per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 62,903 with 318 counts per 100,000, marking a decrease of 11.91%. This suggests fewer individuals carried the Hulton surname in 2010 compared to a decade prior.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #62,903 | -17.23% |
| Count | 361 | 318 | -11.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hulton
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the distribution among those with the Hulton surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of Hultons identified as White both years, with a slight decrease from 93.63% to 93.40%. Notably, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, from 1.39% to 2.52%, an upward change of 81.29%. There was also a new category in 2010 for those identifying with two or more ethnicities, which accounted for 1.57% of Hultons. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 43.12%—from 4.43% to 2.52%. There were no reported Hultons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.63% | 93.4% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.52% | 81.29% |
| Black | 4.43% | 2.52% | -43.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |