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

Hul, 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 Hul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hul in America

Hul is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hul surname appeared 209 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 Hul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hul 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 Hul

The surname Hul has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "hul," which means "hull" or "husk," possibly referring to an occupation or a descriptive name for someone involved in agricultural activities.

The earliest known record of the name Hul can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where it was mentioned in the Frisian Statenklerk manuscript from 1568. This document contains detailed records of various surnames and their holders in the region.

During the 17th century, the name Hul began to appear in other parts of the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of North Holland and South Holland. One notable example is Jan Hul, a merchant from Amsterdam who lived from 1624 to 1692 and was known for his successful trading ventures with the Dutch East Indies.

In the 18th century, the name Hul spread to other European countries, including Germany and Belgium. A prominent figure from this period was Pieter Hul (1718-1789), a Dutch painter known for his landscape and genre paintings, which are now housed in several museums across Europe.

As the Dutch influence expanded globally through colonization and trade, the surname Hul also found its way to other parts of the world. In the 19th century, there are records of individuals with the surname Hul living in South Africa, Indonesia, and even the United States.

One remarkable figure from this era was Johanna Hul (1862-1941), a Dutch-born nurse who emigrated to South Africa and played a crucial role in providing medical care during the Second Boer War. Her bravery and dedication earned her recognition from both the British and Boer forces.

Another notable individual was Willem Hul (1892-1967), a Dutch architect who made significant contributions to the Art Deco movement in the Netherlands. His designs, including the iconic Bijenkorf department store in Rotterdam, are considered architectural masterpieces.

Throughout its history, the surname Hul has been associated with various occupations and industries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name. From farmers and merchants to artists and architects, the name Hul has left its mark on various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hul

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

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

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