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

Hulme, 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 Hulme surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hulme in America

Hulme is the 14447th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hulme surname appeared 2,068 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hulme.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hulme 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 Hulme

The surname Hulme originated in England, specifically in the region of Lancashire. It is derived from the Old English words "hol" meaning "hollow" and "holh" meaning "hill," combined with the suffix "-m" indicating a locational place name. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a hill with a hollow or valley.

The earliest recorded instance of the Hulme surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Holme" and "Hulme." This indicates that the name was already well-established in various parts of England by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William de Hulme, who was recorded in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire in 1246. The name was also associated with several place names in Lancashire, such as Hulme Walfield and Hulme Moss, further reinforcing its locational origins.

In the 14th century, the Hulme family held a prominent position in the area around Manchester, with records showing that they owned lands and properties in the region. A notable member of the family during this time was Adam de Hulme, who served as a bailiff in Manchester in the late 1300s.

The Hulme surname continued to be influential in Lancashire throughout the following centuries. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the village of Reddish, near Stockport, where they became prominent landowners and benefactors. One of the most notable figures from this line was William Hulme, who was born in 1631 and left a substantial bequest to establish the Hulme Trust and the Hulme Grammar School in Oldham.

Another significant individual with the Hulme surname was Nathaniel Hulme, born in 1701, who was a renowned physician and author. He wrote several notable works on medical topics, including a treatise on the smallpox epidemic of 1752.

In the 19th century, the Hulme name was associated with the industrialist and philanthropist William Hulme, born in 1788, who made his fortune in the cotton trade. He established the Hulme Trust in Manchester, which provided education and housing for the underprivileged members of the community.

Throughout its history, the Hulme surname has been widely distributed across various regions of England, with concentrations in Lancashire, Cheshire, and the surrounding areas. While the name has evolved in its spelling over the centuries, it has retained its strong connection to its locational origins and the rich heritage of the English families who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hulme

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

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

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