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

Hallett, 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 Hallett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hallett in America

Hallett is the 6000th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hallett surname appeared 5,731 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hallett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hallett 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 Hallett

The surname Hallett has its origins in England, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hæl" meaning "nook" or "remote place" and "geat" meaning "gate" or "opening," thus referring to someone who lived near a remote gate or opening.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hallet." This suggests that the name was already well-established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

The surname Hallett has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Hallett's Shute in Devon and Hallett's Clump in Wiltshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Hallett throughout history are:

1. Sir Benjamin Hallett (1591-1654), an English lawyer and politician who served as a member of parliament for Thetford and Aldeburgh.
2. Edward Hallett Carr (1892-1982), a British historian, diplomat, and journalist, known for his influential works on Soviet history.
3. Sir Colin Rex Hallett (1924-2008), a British diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to Germany from 1976 to 1981.
4. Samuel Hallett (1767-1839), an English inventor and engineer who patented several important inventions related to steam engines and boilers.
5. Benjamin Hallett (1797-1862), an English landscape painter and etcher, known for his depictions of rural scenes and landscapes.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Hallett has undergone various spelling variations, including Hallet, Hallit, Hallitt, and Hallit. These variations reflect the influence of regional dialects and the evolution of the English language over time.

The Hallett surname has a rich history, with its roots firmly planted in the medieval English countryside. Its enduring presence over the centuries has contributed to the diversity of English surnames and serves as a testament to the longevity of this family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hallett

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

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 Hallett 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 Hallett 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 Hallett was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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