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

Hulitt, 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 Hulitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hulitt in America

Hulitt is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hulitt surname appeared 186 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 Hulitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hulitt 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 Hulitt

The surname HULITT has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hule" meaning "hole" and "hytt" meaning "hovel" or "small dwelling," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived in a humble abode or a small dwelling near a hole or depression in the ground.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were medieval census records compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I. In these rolls, the name appears as "Hulet," which is likely an earlier spelling variation.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various legal documents and records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where it was spelled as "Hulette." This spelling variation highlights the regional variations and variations in pronunciation that were common during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name began to appear more frequently in parish records and tax rolls across different parts of England, with spellings like "Hulitt" and "Hulytt" being used.

Notable individuals with the surname HULITT throughout history include:

1. William Hulitt (c. 1530-1599), an English landowner and member of the gentry in Nottinghamshire.
2. John Hulitt (1592-1670), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the English Civil War.
3. Elizabeth Hulitt (1625-1702), a renowned herbalist and healer from Warwickshire, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.
4. Thomas Hulitt (1710-1784), a successful farmer and landowner in Lincolnshire, who played a role in improving agricultural practices in the region.
5. Mary Hulitt (1791-1876), an educator and advocate for women's education, who established one of the first schools for girls in Lancashire.

While the surname HULITT has roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and various historical events, including the colonization of North America and other regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hulitt

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

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

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