Hallet
An archaic French locational name referring to someone from a small village.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 446 Americans carry the last name Hallet. That puts it at #52,482 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 768,507 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hallet surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
446
1 in 768,507
Census rank
#52,482
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
395
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 395 bearers of the surname Hallet in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 52482nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hallet, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hallet
The surname Hallet originated in England and France during the medieval period. It is believed to be a variant of the Old French name Halot or Hallett, derived from the Germanic personal name Halb, meaning "half" or "side." This may have referred to a person with a distinguishing physical characteristic or occupation.
In England, the name Hallet can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a Robert Hallet. The name also appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1310, referring to a Richard Hallet.
The Hallet surname is thought to have originated in various regions of England, including Oxfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk. It may also have ties to place names like Hallett's Plantation in Virginia and Hallett's Cove in Massachusetts, both named after individuals with the surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Hallet throughout history include:
1. Sir John Hallet (c. 1440-1508), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset.
2. Samuel Hallet (1674-1741), an English Baptist minister and author known for his works on religious topics.
3. Jonathan Hallet (1727-1812), a prominent American merchant and landowner in Boston, Massachusetts, during the American Revolutionary era.
4. Étienne Hallet (1795-1864), a French inventor and engineer who patented improvements to the piano mechanism.
5. Sir Benjamin Hallet (1847-1926), an English businessman and philanthropist who served as the Lord Mayor of Birmingham.
The Hallet surname has also been associated with various occupations and trades, such as agriculture, craftsmanship, and commerce, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore the name throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hallet
Among Census respondents with the surname Hallet, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Hallet bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hallet surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1%
- Two or more races4.0%
- Black or African American2.3%
- Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hallet surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,482 | #52,482 | 0.0% |
| Count | 395 | 395 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Hallet bearers went from 395 to 395 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #52,482 to #52,482.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hallet
FAQ
Hallet surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hallet?
The surname Hallet holds position #52,482 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 446 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hallet surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hallet, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (2.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.