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

Hulsey, 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 Hulsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hulsey in America

Hulsey is the 3796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hulsey surname appeared 9,317 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Hulsey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hulsey 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 Hulsey

The surname HULSEY has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hulse," which referred to a holly tree or a holly bush. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with someone who lived near or worked with holly trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like record from 1273, which mentions a Robert de Hulse living in Staffordshire. The name also appears in the Corpus of Yorkshire Dialect Literature from the 14th century, where it is spelled as "Hulsey."

In the 16th century, the name was found in various records from Lancashire and Yorkshire, where it was often associated with place names such as Hulse End and Hulse Clough. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and the holly tree.

One notable bearer of the HULSEY surname was Sir John Hulsey (1508-1572), a Member of Parliament and Lord Mayor of London. He played a significant role in the expansion of the city's trade and commerce during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of historical significance was Captain William Hulsey (1638-1697), an English sailor and explorer who is best known for his expeditions to the Caribbean and his involvement in the settlement of Virginia.

In the 18th century, the name HULSEY gained prominence with the birth of Samuel Hulsey (1734-1807), a prominent industrialist and inventor from Staffordshire. He is credited with developing several innovative techniques in the manufacturing of pottery and ceramics.

The 19th century saw the rise of Robert Hulsey (1815-1892), a renowned author and poet from Lancashire. His works, which often depicted the rural life and landscapes of his native county, were widely celebrated during the Victorian era.

Another noteworthy figure was Mary Hulsey (1871-1945), a pioneering educator and social reformer from Yorkshire. She was instrumental in establishing several schools for underprivileged children and advocating for improved educational opportunities for women.

While the HULSEY surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration to North America and other English-speaking countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hulsey

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

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

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