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

Hilowle, 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 Hilowle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hilowle in America

Hilowle is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hilowle surname appeared 149 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 Hilowle.

The history of the last name Hilowle

The surname HILOWLE is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England during the medieval period, specifically in the counties of Northumberland and Yorkshire. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English words "hil" and "hol," which collectively meant "a person from the hills or hollows."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HILOWLE appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Hilholle." This entry suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name HILOWLE was frequently associated with various place names in the northern counties, such as Hilholme and Hilhollow. These place names likely derived from the same Old English words that gave rise to the surname itself.

Notable individuals with the surname HILOWLE include Sir Robert HILOWLE (1520-1592), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Yorkshire. Another notable figure was Elizabeth HILOWLE (1610-1678), a renowned herbalist and midwife who practiced in Northumberland.

In the 16th century, records indicate that a branch of the HILOWLE family migrated to Scotland, where they settled in the Borders region. One significant figure from this Scottish lineage was James HILOWLE (1715-1785), a respected minister and scholar known for his works on church history.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the HILOWLE surname began to spread beyond the northern counties of England and the Borders region of Scotland. This was likely due to the increasing mobility of people during that period. One notable example is Sir William HILOWLE (1745-1822), a successful merchant and philanthropist who resided in London.

Throughout its history, the HILOWLE surname has maintained a strong presence in the northern regions of England, particularly in Northumberland and Yorkshire. However, it has also been found in other parts of the country, as well as in Scotland and, to a lesser extent, in other parts of the British Isles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hilowle

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

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 Hilowle 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.

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

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