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

Hurling, 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 Hurling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hurling in America

Hurling is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hurling surname appeared 153 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 Hurling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hurling 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 Hurling

The surname Hurling has its origins in Ireland, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Irish Gaelic word "iománaíocht," which means "the game of hurling." Hurling is an ancient Irish sport, played with a small ball called a sliotar and a wooden stick called a hurley.

In the 16th century, the name Hurling appeared in various Irish records, such as the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns and the Annals of the Four Masters. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Seán Ó hUirlingín, who lived in County Cork in the mid-16th century.

The Hurling surname was particularly prevalent in the southern counties of Ireland, including Cork, Waterford, and Tipperary. Some variations of the spelling included Hurlen, Hurlin, and Hurlinge, which were likely influenced by regional dialects and the anglicization of Irish names.

In the 17th century, the name Hurling appeared in the Irish Annals, where it was mentioned in connection with various historical events and individuals. For example, Tadhg Hurling was a prominent figure in the Irish Rebellion of 1641, fighting against the English forces in County Cork.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several notable individuals bore the Hurling surname. One such person was Patrick Hurling (1753-1826), an Irish Catholic priest and educator who established a successful school in Cork City. Another was Michael Hurling (1789-1872), a wealthy merchant and landowner in County Waterford.

In the 20th century, the name Hurling gained further recognition due to the popularity of the sport of hurling. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Christy Ring (1920-1979), a legendary hurler from Cork who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Other notable Hurlings included John Hurling (1901-1968), a successful businessman and philanthropist from County Tipperary, and Séamus Hurling (1932-2005), a respected historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of hurling and Irish culture.

While the surname Hurling is not as widespread as some other Irish names, it has a rich history and cultural significance, rooted in the ancient traditions of the Irish game of hurling. The name continues to be associated with this beloved sport and the counties where it has thrived for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hurling

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

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

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