Hulshof
A habitational surname denoting someone from a wooded locality or hollow.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Hulshof. That puts it at #77,012 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hulshof surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#77,012
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
249
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 249 bearers of the surname Hulshof in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 77012th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hulshof, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hulshof
The surname Hulshof originated in the Netherlands, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "huls" meaning "hull" or "husk" and "hof" meaning "yard" or "court". This suggests the name may have initially referred to a farmyard or courtyard where crops were stored and processed.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hulshof can be found in a 1382 document from the town of Zwolle, which mentions a person named Gheryt Hulshof. The name also appears in various other medieval Dutch records and manuscripts from the 14th and 15th centuries.
During the 16th century, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Hulshoff, Hulshove, and Hulshoven. These alternative spellings likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation across the Netherlands.
A notable early bearer of the name was Hendrick Hulshof (1564-1638), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still life and genre paintings. His works can be found in museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
In the 17th century, the Hulshof name appeared in various genealogical records and documents related to noble families in the Netherlands. For example, Adriaan Hulshof (1634-1704) was a Dutch nobleman and military officer who served in the Dutch East Indies.
Another significant figure with the Hulshof surname was Allard Philip Hulshoff (1734-1795), a Dutch jurist and politician who served as the Grand Pensionary of Holland from 1788 to 1795.
The name Hulshof is also closely associated with the Dutch town of Hulshout, which was formerly known as Hulshoven or Hulshoven-aan-de-Demer. This town's name is likely derived from the same root words as the surname Hulshof.
Throughout history, the Hulshof surname has been borne by many other notable individuals, including Johannes Hulshof (1763-1839), a Dutch philosopher and theologian, and Wilhelmus Hulshoff (1892-1972), a Dutch politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the 1940s.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hulshof
Among Census respondents with the surname Hulshof, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Hulshof bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Hulshof surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4%
- Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hulshof surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #77,012 | 9.4% |
| Count | 205 | 249 | 21.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Hulshof bearers went from 205 to 249 (+21.5% change). The surname moved up 7,956 positions in the national ranking, going from #84,968 to #77,012.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hulshof
FAQ
Hulshof surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hulshof?
The surname Hulshof holds position #77,012 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hulshof surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hulshof, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.