2000
#54,152
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 357
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Hultin
An occupational surname derived from Swedish meaning "hollow in the ground."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 433 Americans carry the last name Hultin. That puts it at #58,068 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 791,580 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hultin 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
433
1 in 791,580
Census rank
#58,068
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
378
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 378 bearers of the surname Hultin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 58068th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hultin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Black (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hultin
The surname Hultin is of Swedish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Swedish word 'hult,' which means a small wooded area or a grove. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hultin surname can be found in the Swedish Census Records of 1590, where a man named Olof Hultin is listed as residing in the province of Dalarna. This region, known for its dense forests, provides a plausible explanation for the name's origin.
In the 17th century, the Hultin name appears in various church records across Sweden, particularly in the regions of Västmanland, Värmland, and Dalarna. One notable individual from this era was Johan Hultin (1636-1712), a Swedish clergyman who served as the vicar of Nora parish in Västmanland.
The 18th century saw the Hultin name spread beyond Sweden's borders. Historical records indicate that a branch of the family migrated to Finland, where they settled in the town of Vaasa. One of the most prominent figures from this time was Carl Gustaf Hultin (1761-1828), a Swedish-Finnish merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the development of Vaasa's maritime trade.
As the 19th century dawned, the Hultin name continued to be associated with notable individuals. Johan August Hultin (1823-1891) was a Swedish historian and author, best known for his works on the history of the Swedish church and clergy. Another prominent figure was Carl Petter Hultin (1845-1915), a Swedish-American physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of flora in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
In the 20th century, the Hultin surname gained recognition through the achievements of individuals like Sven Hultin (1912-1995), a Swedish-American architect known for his work on the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Göran Hultin (1916-2004), a Swedish diplomat and author, also left a lasting impact with his writings on international affairs and Swedish foreign policy.
The Hultin name has been carried forth by various individuals across various fields, including academia, arts, and sciences, further solidifying its place in history and contributing to the rich tapestry of Swedish and Scandinavian heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hultin
Among Census respondents with the surname Hultin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Black (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Hultin 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 Hultin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 346
- Two or more races4.2% · 16
- Black or African American2.1% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hultin
Hultin 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
#56,195
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 364
+7 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Down 2,043 places
2020
#58,068
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 378
+14 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 1,873 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #54,152 | 357 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #56,195 | 364 | 0.12 | +7 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 2,043 places |
| 2020 | #58,068 | 378 | 0.13 | +14 bearers (+3.8%) | Down 1,873 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 Hultin 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 | #56,195 | #58,068 | -3.3% |
| Count | 364 | 378 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.13 | 5.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hultin bearers went from 364 to 378 (+3.8% change). The surname moved down 1,873 positions in the national ranking, going from #56,195 to #58,068.
FAQ
Hultin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hultin?
Name Census estimates that about 433 living Americans carry the surname Hultin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 791,580 residents.
How common is Hultin?
Hultin ranks #58,068 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 378 people with the surname Hultin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (433), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Hultin.
Has Hultin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hultin went from 364 recorded bearers to 378. That is an increase of 14 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #56,195 to #58,068.
What does the Census say about the background of Hultin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hultin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Black (2.1%). 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 Hultin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (346 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hultin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Black (2.1%). 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 Hultin (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 Hultin mean?
An occupational surname derived from Swedish meaning "hollow in the ground." 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 Hultin (0.13 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 share the surname Hultin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.