Explore the Family Name Hurlbut
The meaning of Hurlbut
English: nickname from a medieval game called hurlebatte, which took its name from ‘short battes of a cubit long and a halfe, with pykes of yron, and were tied to a line, that when they were throwne, one might plucke them again’ (1565–73). Compare ‘Pleying at The two hande swerd, at swerd and bokelere, and at two pyked staf, at The hurlebatte’ (about 1450 in MED).
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How common is the last name Hurlbut in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hurlbut' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,598th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 13,707th spot, representing an 8.8% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname similarly dipped from 2,255 in 2000 to 2,208 in 2010, marking a 2.08% decrease. This change also resulted in a reduced proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.84 in 2000 to 0.75 in 2010, a 10.71% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,598 | #13,707 | -8.8% |
| Count | 2,255 | 2,208 | -2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.75 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hurlbut
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the 'Hurlbut' surname identified as White, with a slightly decreasing percentage from 96.32% in 2000 to 94.84% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a 12.43% increase, albeit still a small proportion at 1.99% in 2010. A significant change occurred in the category of those identifying with two or more races, which skyrocketed by 132.5%, growing from 0.80% to 1.86%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased from 0.84% to 0.86%. The categories of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native had no representation in either year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 94.84% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.99% | 12.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.86% | 132.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.86% | 2.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |