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

Halwood, 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 Halwood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halwood in America

Halwood is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halwood surname appeared 133 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 Halwood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halwood 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 Halwood

The surname Halwood is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words 'halu' meaning 'healthy' and 'wudu' meaning 'wood,' suggesting that the name may have been derived from a location known for its lush and thriving forests.

The earliest known record of the surname Halwood dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273. This document mentions a certain John de Hallewode, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 14th century, the surname Halwood can be found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a William de Halghwode is mentioned in 1314. This spelling variation, 'Halghwode,' highlights the fluid nature of surnames during this period and the influence of local dialects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Halwood is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as 'Halewode.' This entry refers to a landowner or tenant in the county of Hertfordshire, suggesting that the name may have originated from a place name in that region.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records across England, including the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1524, where a John Halwode is listed. This spelling variation demonstrates the ongoing evolution of the surname over time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Halwood, including:

1. Sir Thomas Halwood (c. 1480 - 1554), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Hampshire.
2. William Halwood (c. 1520 - 1591), an English scholar and translator known for his work on ancient Greek texts.
3. Elizabeth Halwood (c. 1650 - 1718), a renowned herbalist and apothecary in the county of Kent.
4. Robert Halwood (1715 - 1789), a prominent merchant and philanthropist in the city of Bristol.
5. Alice Halwood (1835 - 1912), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in the 19th century.

The surname Halwood has evolved over the centuries, with various spellings such as Halghwode, Halewode, and Halwode appearing in historical records. Its origins are deeply rooted in the English language and landscape, reflecting the rich tapestry of surnames that have emerged from place names and descriptive titles throughout British history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halwood

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

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

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