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

Halston, 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 Halston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halston in America

Halston is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halston surname appeared 122 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 Halston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halston 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 Halston

The surname Halston is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period, specifically the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "hæl," meaning "healthy" or "whole," and "tun," which refers to a farm or settlement.

This name was initially associated with individuals who hailed from the village or town of Halston, a place name found in various regions of England, such as Shropshire and Staffordshire. The earliest known written record of the surname Halston appears in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from the year 1176, where it was spelled as "Halestuna."

In the 13th century, the Halston surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Shropshire, a historical record documenting landowners and their properties. One notable entry mentions a William de Halston, who held land in the village of Halston in the year 1255.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the Halston surname. However, it does mention the village of Halston in Shropshire, suggesting that the name originated from this location.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Halston surname have achieved notable recognition. One such figure was Sir John Halston (1512-1580), an English courtier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with France and Scotland during his diplomatic career.

Another prominent bearer of the Halston name was Robert Halston (1687-1752), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works, including "A Vindication of the Doctrine of the Trinity" and "A Treatise on the Lord's Supper."

In the 19th century, William Halston (1818-1892) was a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, such as the Manchester Town Hall and the Owens College (now part of the University of Manchester).

The Halston surname has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and fashion industry. Roy Halston Frowick (1932-1990), better known simply as Halston, was an influential American fashion designer who rose to fame in the 1970s. His sleek and minimalist designs were favored by celebrities and socialites of the time.

Finally, a more recent example is the British actor and writer Toby Halston (born 1975), who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Office" and "Kick-Ass 2."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halston

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

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

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