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

Hallowell, 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 Hallowell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hallowell in America

Hallowell is the 12460th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hallowell surname appeared 2,491 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 Hallowell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hallowell 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 Hallowell

The surname Hallowell has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from a place name, specifically the town of Hallywell in Northumberland. The name itself is a combination of the Old English words "halig," meaning holy, and "well," referring to a spring or source of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hallowell name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is mentioned as Hallewelle. This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, served as a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England.

During the Middle Ages, the Hallowell family held lands and properties in various parts of England, particularly in Northumberland and Yorkshire. Records from this period indicate variations in the spelling, such as Halliwell, Hallywell, and Halywelle.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Hallowell surname was John Hallowell (1518-1582), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers in London. He played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce.

Another prominent individual was Sir Benjamin Hallowell (1761-1834), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He was knighted for his distinguished service and is remembered for his contributions to the Royal Navy.

In the literary realm, Reverend Edward Hallowell (1804-1862) was an English clergyman and author. He wrote several religious works and served as the headmaster of the Cheltenham College in Gloucestershire.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Hallowell name was also associated with places in the United States. For instance, Hallowell, Maine, a city founded in 1762, was named after Benjamin Hallowell, a prominent Boston merchant and landowner.

Lastly, a notable figure from more recent history was Wilbur Hallowell (1834-1917), an American businessman and industrialist. He co-founded the Hallowell Granite Works, a successful quarrying and manufacturing company based in Minnesota.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the Hallowell surname, spanning several centuries and various fields, from military and literature to business and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hallowell

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

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

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