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

Hallom, 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 Hallom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hallom in America

Hallom is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hallom surname appeared 154 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hallom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hallom 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 Hallom

The surname Hallom is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the counties of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "halh" meaning a remote valley or nook, and "ham" meaning a homestead or village. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a secluded valley or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Halum" and "Halom." This indicates that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century. Over time, the spelling evolved to its modern form of "Hallom."

In the 14th century, records show a John Hallom residing in Derbyshire. Another notable individual bearing this surname was William Hallom, born around 1520 in Nottinghamshire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Hallom family had a significant presence in the village of Hucknall, near Nottingham. Here, they owned several properties and held positions of importance within the local community. One such figure was Thomas Hallom, born in 1612, who served as a churchwarden and was involved in the construction of the village's church.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Hallom family settled in the village of Baslow, Derbyshire. One member, James Hallom, born in 1742, became a successful businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the local community and support of educational initiatives.

Another noteworthy individual was Sarah Hallom, born in 1789 in Nottinghamshire. She was a renowned poet and writer, publishing several collections of works that explored themes of nature and rural life. Her literary achievements earned her recognition within literary circles of the time.

Throughout its history, the surname Hallom has maintained a strong connection to the counties of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, where many generations of families bearing this name have lived and contributed to the local communities and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hallom

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

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

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