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

Hallums, 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 Hallums surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hallums in America

Hallums is the 35395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hallums surname appeared 636 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 Hallums.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hallums 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 Hallums

The surname Hallums is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Hallam, which is found in various regions of the country, including Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. The name itself may have originated from the Old English words "halh" and "ham," meaning a remote meadow or nook of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hallums surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a person named "Halum" residing in Lincolnshire.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "de Hallam," "Halum," and "Hallom," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common at the time. In the 14th century, records show individuals with the surname Hallums living in areas like Derbyshire and Yorkshire.

Historically, the Hallums name has been associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Sir Thomas Hallums (1490-1565), a prominent English landowner and magistrate who served as Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable bearer of the Hallums surname was Robert Hallums (1610-1678), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure was John Hallums (1724-1801), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Bramber and later for Hastings.

Moving into the 19th century, William Hallums (1805-1879) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Alfred Hallums (1892-1962) was a British soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration awarded for valor in the British armed forces.

These examples illustrate the historical presence of the Hallums surname across various regions of England and its association with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from landowners and politicians to academics and military personnel.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hallums

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

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

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