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

Hulse, 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 Hulse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hulse in America

Hulse is the 5164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hulse surname appeared 6,776 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hulse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hulse 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 Hulse

The surname Hulse is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the late 11th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "holr," which means "hollow" or "deep pool." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name likely lived near a distinctive geographical feature such as a valley or a deep pool of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Holehusse." This entry refers to a place name in Staffordshire, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

In the following centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Holehouse, Hollowhouse, Holhous, and Holhus, before settling into its modern form of Hulse. These variations reflect the evolution of language and the influence of local dialects on the pronunciation and spelling of surnames.

One notable bearer of the Hulse surname was John Hulse, born in 1708 in Cheshire, England. He was a renowned mathematician and theologian who served as the President of Brasenose College, Oxford, from 1776 until his death in 1790.

Another prominent figure was Sir Edward Hulse, born in 1682 in Cheshire. He was a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who endowed the Hulse Trust in 1691, which aimed to support the study of divinity and the advancement of Christian knowledge.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Hulse surname dates back to 1635, when John Hulse arrived in Virginia from England. His descendants went on to establish roots across various parts of the country.

A notable American bearer of the name was David Hulse, born in 1816 in New York. He was a prominent businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Seneca Falls, New York, from 1866 to 1868.

Another notable figure was Hiram Hulse, born in 1835 in Illinois. He was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and later became a successful businessman and real estate developer in Chicago.

Throughout its long history, the Hulse surname has been associated with various occupations and endeavors, from academics and clergymen to military personnel and businessmen. Its enduring presence across different regions and time periods reflects the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hulse

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

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

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