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

Hulit, 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 Hulit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hulit in America

Hulit is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hulit surname appeared 258 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 Hulit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hulit 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 Hulit

The surname HULIT is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the county of Hertfordshire, a region known for its rich agricultural heritage. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hyll," meaning hill, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived on or near a prominent hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HULIT surname can be found in parish records from the village of Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, where a certain John Hulit was mentioned in 1592. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time and may have been present in the area for several generations prior.

While the HULIT name does not appear in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, which surveyed much of England, it is possible that the name's origins can be traced back even further. Some historians have speculated that the name may be related to the place name "Hulet's Green," a hamlet located near the town of Buntingford in Hertfordshire.

Throughout the centuries, the HULIT surname has been subject to various spelling variations, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the evolution of the English language. Some of the alternative spellings include Hulett, Hulitt, and Hullett.

One notable figure bearing the HULIT surname was Sir Thomas Hulit (1560-1624), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire in the early 17th century. Another individual of historical significance was Mary Hulit (1632-1708), a Quaker activist and writer who played a role in the early feminist movement in England.

In the late 18th century, John Hulit (1745-1821) gained recognition as a successful merchant and ship owner based in Liverpool, contributing to the city's thriving maritime trade during the height of the British Empire.

During the 19th century, the HULIT surname began to spread beyond its English roots, with some bearers of the name emigrating to other parts of the world. One such individual was James Hulit (1810-1878), who settled in Australia and became a prominent figure in the colony's agricultural industry.

Another notable figure was William Hulit (1867-1942), an American inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early telephone and radio technology, working alongside pioneers like Alexander Graham Bell and Guglielmo Marconi.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hulit

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

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

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