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UK surname

Hallan

A Celtic surname possibly derived from hallein meaning "rocky place" or from the Old English word halor meaning "hero" or "champion".

In the 1881 census there were 95 people recorded with the Hallan surname, ranking it #20,349 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 140, ranked #24,865, down from #20,349 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Leeds and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Paisley West, Solihull and Sandwell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hallan is 355 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 47.4%.

1881 census count

95

Ranked #20,349

Modern count

140

2016, ranked #24,865

Peak year

1861

355 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hallan had 95 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,349 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 140 in 2016, ranked #24,865.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 355 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Hallan surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hallan surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hallan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hallan over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 130 #14,314
1861 historical 355 #7,198
1881 historical 95 #20,349
1891 historical 238 #13,202
1901 historical 141 #18,718
1911 historical 118 #20,649
1997 modern 135 #22,499
1998 modern 123 #24,449
1999 modern 124 #24,508
2000 modern 124 #24,469
2001 modern 118 #24,832
2002 modern 120 #25,110
2003 modern 110 #26,220
2004 modern 115 #25,740
2005 modern 112 #26,114
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 114 #26,491
2008 modern 122 #25,638
2009 modern 122 #26,220
2010 modern 135 #25,127
2011 modern 127 #25,926
2012 modern 138 #24,614
2013 modern 146 #24,107
2014 modern 144 #24,504
2015 modern 144 #24,369
2016 modern 140 #24,865

Geography

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Where Hallans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham St Mary and Ilkeston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Paisley West, Solihull, Sandwell and Crawley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
2 Leeds Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Nottingham St Mary Nottinghamshire
5 Ilkeston Nottinghamshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Paisley West Renfrewshire
2 Solihull 022 Solihull
3 Sandwell 018 Sandwell
4 Sandwell 019 Sandwell
5 Crawley 007 Crawley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hallan

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hallan surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hallan

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hallan, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Hallan surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Hallan household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Hallan is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hallan is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hallan falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hallan is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hallan, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hallan

The surname Hallan has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "halln," which means "to hollow out" or "to excavate." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a miner or quarryman.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Hallan can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony. In this text, a person named Hallan is mentioned in a legal document dated 1087, indicating that the surname was already in use by that time.

During the Middle Ages, the name Hallan appeared in various historical records across the German-speaking regions of Europe. One notable example is the Annals of Quedlinburg, a medieval chronicle that mentions a nobleman named Hallan von Arnstein, who lived in the 13th century.

As the surname spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Hallen, Hallin, and Hallahn. Some of these variations were influenced by local dialects or the scribes who recorded the names.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Hallan was Johannes Hallan, a scholar and theologian born in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1492. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and authored several works on religious subjects.

Another notable individual was Wilhelm Hallan, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1568 to 1635. He was renowned for his intricate woodcut illustrations and worked for various publishers in Frankfurt and Nuremberg.

In the 18th century, the name Hallan gained recognition through the works of Johann Christoph Hallan, a German composer and organist born in 1719. He composed numerous sacred and secular works, including operas and cantatas.

The Hallan surname also has historical connections to various place names in Germany, such as Hallau, a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and Halland, a former province in Sweden that was once part of the Danish-German kingdom.

Other notable individuals with the surname Hallan include:

1. Friedrich Hallan (1806-1875), a German architect and urban planner known for his work in Berlin. 2. Gustav Hallan (1819-1889), a German composer and music teacher who worked in Leipzig. 3. Theodor Hallan (1871-1946), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits. 4. Karl Hallan (1887-1964), a German chess player and author of several books on chess strategy. 5. Erich Hallan (1901-1975), a German actor and film director active during the early 20th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hallan families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hallan surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 22 Hallans recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.00x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 22 2.00x
Warwickshire 11 4.71x
Essex 10 5.47x
Middlesex 7 0.76x
Surrey 7 1.55x
Yorkshire 7 0.76x
Kent 6 1.90x
Nottinghamshire 6 4.80x
Ayrshire 5 7.21x
Durham 4 1.45x
Hampshire 2 1.05x
Cumberland 1 1.25x
Denbighshire 1 2.86x
Gloucestershire 1 0.55x
Huntingdonshire 1 5.43x
Leicestershire 1 0.97x
Midlothian 1 0.81x
Ross-shire 1 3.93x
Staffordshire 1 0.32x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Ham in Essex leads with 10 Hallans recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.76x.

Place Total Index
West Ham 10 24.76x
Manchester 7 14.16x
Birmingham 6 7.70x
Clapham 6 51.81x
Nottingham St Mary 6 18.57x
Aston 5 7.77x
Kilmaurs 5 423.73x
Leeds 5 9.64x
Gateshead 4 19.38x
Great Little Marsden 3 59.52x
Preston 3 10.20x
St George Hanover Square 3 18.37x
Hulme 2 8.71x
Pendlebury 2 86.21x
Salford 2 6.18x
Audley 1 32.36x
Bersham 1 67.11x
Bowness 1 322.58x
Bromley 1 20.75x
Burnage 1 370.37x
Burnley 1 10.80x
Burton On The Wolds 1 909.09x
Canterbury St Margaret 1 588.24x
Charlton Next Woolwich 1 30.30x
Deptford St Paul 1 4.10x
Dingwall 1 138.89x
Formby 1 80.00x
Guildford St Mary 1 178.57x
Holdenhurst 1 20.08x
Houghton 1 625.00x
Inveresk 1 29.76x
Isleworth 1 24.27x
Lee 1 21.79x
Paddington London 1 2.94x
Portsea 1 2.69x
St Giles Cripplegate 1 81.30x
Tanshelf 1 136.99x
Tonbridge 1 8.77x
Westbury On Trym 1 16.23x
Westminster St James 1 10.49x
Wortley In Bramley 1 13.76x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hallan surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 7
Eliza 4
Elizabeth 3
Alice 2
Annie 2
Emily 2
Emma 2
Harriet 2
Kate 2
Margaret 2
Sarah 2
Ada 1
Amy 1
Catherine 1
Frances 1
Jane 1
Laura 1
Lilly 1
Lizzie 1
Sophia 1
Susan 1
Vict. 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hallan surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 7
Frank 4
Charles 3
Edward 3
George 3
John 3
Robert 3
Thomas 3
Henry 2
Martin 2
Michael 2
Walter 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
David 1
Geo. 1
Harry 1
Lewis 1
Olar 1
Peter 1
Richard 1
Samuel 1

FAQ

Hallan surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hallan surname in 1881?

In 1881, 95 people were recorded with the Hallan surname. That placed it at #20,349 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hallan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 140 in 2016. That gives Hallan a modern rank of #24,865.

What does the Hallan surname mean?

A Celtic surname possibly derived from hallein meaning "rocky place" or from the Old English word halor meaning "hero" or "champion".

What does the Hallan map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hallan bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.