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

Halmi, 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 Halmi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halmi in America

Halmi is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halmi surname appeared 150 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 Halmi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halmi 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 Halmi

The surname Halmi is of Hungarian origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Hungarian word "halom," which translates to "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name was originally associated with individuals who lived near or worked on hills or mounds.

One of the earliest documented references to the Halmi surname can be found in the 14th century Hungarian charters, where it appeared as "Halmy." This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, reflecting the changes in language and pronunciation.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name gained prominence in the regions of Transylvania and northern Hungary, where many Halmi families settled and established themselves. Historical records from this period, such as tax rolls and land registries, contain numerous mentions of the Halmi surname.

Notable individuals bearing the Halmi name include János Halmi (1543-1609), a Hungarian nobleman and landowner who played a significant role in the Ottoman-Hungarian wars. Another noteworthy figure was Péter Halmi (1672-1738), a renowned scholar and educator who contributed to the advancement of education in Hungary.

In the 18th century, the Halmi surname spread to other parts of Europe, with several families migrating to neighboring countries like Austria and Romania. One remarkable individual from this era was István Halmi (1784-1852), a Hungarian poet and writer whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of his homeland.

As the 19th century dawned, the Halmi name continued to gain prominence. One of the most celebrated figures was Miklós Halmi (1829-1898), a prominent Hungarian statesman and politician who played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement.

Throughout its history, the Halmi surname has been associated with various place names and localities, such as Halmibükk, a village in northern Hungary, and Halmiváros, a town in Transylvania, reflecting the geographical origins and settlements of Halmi families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halmi

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

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

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