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

Hool, 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 Hool surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hool in America

Hool is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hool surname appeared 223 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 Hool.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hool 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 Hool

The surname HOOL is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hol," which meant a small hollow or depression in the ground. This suggests that the name may have initially been a toponymic surname, referring to someone who lived near or in a particular hollow or valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HOOL can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Holam" in reference to a place name. This entry provides evidence of the name's existence in England during the 11th century.

As the name evolved over time, various spellings emerged, such as Hool, Hoole, and Hole. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the scribes who recorded the name in different documents.

In the 13th century, records show a Richard de Hole residing in Staffordshire, England. This provides an early example of the surname's use and its association with a specific location.

During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name HOOL was John Hool, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He played an influential role in the city's governance and trade during his lifetime, which spanned from approximately 1420 to 1490.

Another historical figure with the surname HOOL was Obadiah Hool, a Puritan minister born in 1616 in Gloucestershire, England. He emigrated to New England in the 1630s and became a prominent figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, serving as a minister in several congregations.

In the 18th century, Thomas Hool (1720-1783) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Mary in Nottingham and the Shire Hall in Stafford.

The HOOL surname also had a presence in Scotland, with records indicating that a family by the name of Hool resided in the town of Kinross during the 16th century. One member, Robert Hool, was a respected landowner and local official.

Throughout history, the surname HOOL has been associated with various place names, such as Hool Farm in Staffordshire, Hool Meadow in Gloucestershire, and Hool Hill in Cheshire, further reinforcing its topographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hool

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

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

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