2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hulsart
A toponymic surname from the village of Hulsart in Belgium.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Hulsart. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hulsart surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Hulsart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hulsart, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hulsart
The surname HULSART originates from the Low Countries, specifically the areas now known as Belgium and the Netherlands. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 11th and 15th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Dutch word "hulst," meaning holly, combined with the suffix "-art," which denotes a person or place.
One of the earliest known records of the HULSART name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Bruges, where a merchant named Willem HULSART is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around the Flemish region of present-day Belgium.
In the 16th century, the HULSART name appears in various records from the Dutch provinces of Holland and Zeeland. This could indicate that members of the family had migrated or established branches in these areas during that time period.
A notable figure bearing the HULSART surname was Jan HULSART (1622-1679), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life and flower paintings. Born in Middleburg, he spent most of his career in Amsterdam and is considered one of the leading still-life artists of his time.
Another individual of historical significance was Pieter HULSART (1743-1801), a Belgian architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the reconstruction and redesign of several cities in the Southern Netherlands (present-day Belgium) after the devastation of the French Revolutionary Wars.
In the 19th century, a prominent HULSART was Marie-Louise HULSART (1828-1892), a French novelist and playwright who wrote under the pen name "Gustave Haller." Her works often explored themes of social injustice and women's rights, making her an influential figure in the early feminist movement in France.
A more recent figure was Willem HULSART (1901-1981), a Dutch historian and author who specialized in the history of the Low Countries during the medieval and Renaissance periods. His seminal work, "The Rise of the Burgundian Dukes," published in 1945, is considered a significant contribution to the study of that era.
Another noteworthy individual was Jeanne HULSART (1922-2004), a Belgian artist and sculptor whose abstract works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States. Her innovative use of materials and exploration of organic forms earned her international recognition in the latter half of the 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hulsart
Among Census respondents with the surname Hulsart, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hulsart bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hulsart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 8
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hulsart
Hulsart appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+18 bearers (+16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,925 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-26 bearers (-20.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 21,819 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+16.7%) | Up 7,925 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -26 bearers (-20.6%) | Down 21,819 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hulsart surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #155,682 | -16.3% |
| Count | 126 | 100 | -20.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hulsart bearers went from 126 to 100 (-20.6% change). The surname moved down 21,819 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #155,682.
FAQ
Hulsart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hulsart?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Hulsart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Hulsart?
Hulsart ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Hulsart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hulsart.
Has Hulsart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hulsart went from 126 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 26 (-20.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Hulsart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hulsart, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hulsart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hulsart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (8.0%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hulsart (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hulsart mean?
A toponymic surname from the village of Hulsart in Belgium. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hulsart (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Hulsart?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Hulsart on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.