Find out how popular the last name Hallam is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hallam.

Hallam, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hallam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hallam in America

Hallam is the 9712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hallam surname appeared 3,340 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hallam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hallam to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hallam

The surname Hallam is of English origin, deriving from the place name Hallam, which is an area in the county of Yorkshire. This place name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "halh" meaning a remote valley or nook, and "ham" meaning a homestead or village.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Hallam can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Hallam." This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 12th century, the Hallam family held lands in the village of Hallam, which later became a part of the city of Sheffield. One notable member of the family during this time was William de Hallam, who was a prominent landowner in the area.

During the 13th century, the Hallam family expanded their influence, with members holding positions of importance in the local government and church. One such individual was Roger de Hallam, who served as the Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in 1263.

By the 14th century, the Hallam name had spread beyond Yorkshire, with branches of the family appearing in various parts of England. One notable figure from this period was John Hallam, a renowned scholar and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Carlisle from 1292 to 1324.

In the 16th century, the Hallam name gained further prominence with the birth of Robert Hallam (1515-1559), a renowned English lawyer and member of the Parliament of England. He played a significant role in the legal and political affairs of his time.

Another notable figure was Sir Robert Hallam (1566-1632), an English merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Sheffield. He is remembered for his support of education and charitable endeavors.

Over the centuries, the Hallam surname has been associated with various notable individuals across various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. These include the British writer and critic A.E. Hallam (1892-1975), and the American actress and singer Laura Hallam (1976-present).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hallam

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hallam.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hallam was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hallam has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hallam was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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