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

Hulvey, 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 Hulvey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hulvey in America

Hulvey is the 38532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hulvey surname appeared 574 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hulvey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hulvey 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 Hulvey

The surname Hulvey has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon and Germanic languages, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in England and parts of northern Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hulfe," meaning "holly" or "holly tree," suggesting that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked in areas abundant with holly trees.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Hulvey can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as Hulvei, Hulfey, and Hulfeye, indicating the variations that existed in its written form during that era.

During the 13th century, the Hulvey surname began to appear more frequently in historical records, particularly in the counties of Shropshire and Worcestershire in the West Midlands region of England. Several notable individuals bearing the name emerged, including Sir John Hulvey (c. 1280-1346), a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the Hulvey family established themselves in the village of Hulveley (now known as Hulveley Hall) in Staffordshire, where they held significant landholdings and influence. One prominent member was Sir Richard Hulvey (1525-1598), who served as a Member of Parliament and played a role in the English Reformation under Queen Elizabeth I.

As the Hulvey surname spread across England and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Hulveley, Hulvelee, and Hulveley. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the American colonies, with records indicating the presence of William Hulvey (c. 1620-1685) in Virginia.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Hulvey surname, including:

1. Thomas Hulvey (1765-1838), an English industrialist and entrepreneur known for his contributions to the development of the textile industry in Lancashire.
2. Elizabeth Hulvey (1818-1892), an American author and poet known for her works on rural life and nature.
3. George Hulvey (1857-1932), a British archaeologist and explorer who led several expeditions to Egypt and the Middle East.
4. Clara Hulvey (1895-1976), an American educator and advocate for women's rights, who served as the president of Bryn Mawr College from 1942 to 1960.
5. David Hulvey (b. 1968), a contemporary American artist known for his large-scale installations and sculptural works.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have carried the Hulvey surname throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence across various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hulvey

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

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

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