2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hamula
A surname with Slavic origin referring to a fishing hook or fishhook-maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Hamula. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hamula surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Hamula in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hamula, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hamula
The surname Hamula originated in Poland, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "hamulec," which means "brake" or "restraint." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as a restraining or inhibiting force.
One of the earliest known records of the Hamula surname can be found in the historical documents of the city of Krakow, where a certain Jakub Hamula is mentioned as a resident in the year 1578. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.
In the 17th century, a Polish nobleman named Jan Hamula (1620-1687) gained prominence as a military commander during the Polish-Swedish wars. His exploits and leadership on the battlefield earned him recognition and contributed to the wider dissemination of the Hamula name.
As the centuries progressed, the Hamula surname spread across various regions of Poland, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in different fields. For instance, Franciszek Hamula (1782-1854) was a respected Polish composer and organist who made significant contributions to the country's musical heritage.
Another notable figure was Kazimierz Hamula (1875-1942), a Polish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Sejm (the Polish parliament) in the early 20th century. His involvement in the political landscape of the time further cemented the Hamula name in the annals of Polish history.
Towards the end of the 19th century, the Hamula surname began to appear in historical records beyond the borders of Poland, as Polish immigrants sought new opportunities in other parts of Europe and the Americas. For example, Ignacy Hamula (1868-1935), a Polish-American businessman and philanthropist, made significant contributions to the Polish community in Chicago, where he established several businesses and supported various charitable initiatives.
It is important to note that while these examples provide insights into the historical presence and significance of the Hamula surname, the name's origins and evolution are deeply rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Poland, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from diverse walks of life.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hamula
Among Census respondents with the surname Hamula, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hamula bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hamula surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hamula
Hamula appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-5 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,854 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,985 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 13,854 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 4,985 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hamula surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #150,205 | -3.4% |
| Count | 114 | 109 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hamula bearers went from 114 to 109 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,985 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #150,205.
FAQ
Hamula surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hamula?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Hamula. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Hamula?
Hamula ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Hamula. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hamula.
Has Hamula become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hamula went from 114 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Hamula?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hamula, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hamula in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hamula appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (4.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hamula (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hamula mean?
A surname with Slavic origin referring to a fishing hook or fishhook-maker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hamula (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Hamula?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.