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

Halsell, 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 Halsell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halsell in America

Halsell is the 25332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halsell surname appeared 977 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 Halsell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halsell 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 Halsell

The surname Halsell originated from the Normandy region of France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "halle" meaning hall or manor, and "salle" meaning room or chamber. This suggests the name may have referred to someone who lived or worked in a large hall or manor house.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears to be Halsalle in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, England, dated around 1273. Similar early spellings include Halshall, Halshull, and Halshulle. These variations likely stemmed from the Norman-French influence on early English dialects and accents.

In the famous Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landholders in England after the Norman conquest, there is no direct mention of the Halsell name. However, there are references to places like Halsall in Lancashire, which may have influenced the surname's evolution.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Halsall, born around 1300 in Lancashire, England. He was recorded as holding lands in the village of Halsall, suggesting a connection between the surname and the place name.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Halsall, a knight who lived in the 15th century and fought in the Wars of the Roses. He was recorded as owning lands in Lancashire and Cheshire.

During the 16th century, the Halsall family became prominent landowners in Lancashire. Several members of the family held positions of importance, including Richard Halsall (1505-1578), who served as Sheriff of Lancashire.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, as well as Ireland and Scotland. One significant figure was Sir Henry Halsall (1628-1708), a Royalist officer during the English Civil War and later a member of Parliament.

By the 18th and 19th centuries, the Halsell surname had become more widespread, with bearers found in various parts of the British Isles and beyond. Notable individuals include Captain James Halsall (1768-1838), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and Reverend John Halsall (1793-1861), an English clergyman and author.

Throughout its history, the Halsell surname has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the Normandy region of France and the areas of Lancashire and Cheshire in England. While the precise origin and meaning of the name may be debated, it has left a lasting mark on the genealogical records of families across several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halsell

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

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

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