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UK surname

Hallas

A Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "dwelling on a haugh" or riverside meadow.

In the 1881 census there were 1,120 people recorded with the Hallas surname, ranking it #3,563 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,095, ranked #5,356, down from #3,563 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Mirfield, Glossop and Kirkheaton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kirklees.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hallas is 1,383 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 2.2%.

1881 census count

1,120

Ranked #3,563

Modern count

1,095

2016, ranked #5,356

Peak year

1911

1,383 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hallas had 1,120 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #3,563 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,095 in 2016, ranked #5,356.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,383 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Hallas surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hallas surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hallas 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 609 #4,230
1861 historical 568 #4,631
1881 historical 1,120 #3,563
1891 historical 1,088 #3,884
1901 historical 1,272 #3,901
1911 historical 1,383 #3,485
1997 modern 1,098 #5,079
1998 modern 1,126 #5,151
1999 modern 1,128 #5,187
2000 modern 1,127 #5,166
2001 modern 1,098 #5,179
2002 modern 1,126 #5,188
2003 modern 1,104 #5,170
2004 modern 1,095 #5,205
2005 modern 1,050 #5,335
2006 modern 1,049 #5,351
2007 modern 1,059 #5,346
2008 modern 1,085 #5,279
2009 modern 1,118 #5,243
2010 modern 1,120 #5,354
2011 modern 1,104 #5,355
2012 modern 1,074 #5,395
2013 modern 1,092 #5,406
2014 modern 1,113 #5,343
2015 modern 1,105 #5,332
2016 modern 1,095 #5,356

Geography

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Where Hallas' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Mirfield, Glossop, Kirkheaton, Batley and Almondbury. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kirklees. 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 Mirfield Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Glossop Derbyshire
3 Kirkheaton Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Batley Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Almondbury Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Kirklees 033 Kirklees
2 Kirklees 007 Kirklees
3 Kirklees 048 Kirklees
4 Kirklees 002 Kirklees
5 Kirklees 059 Kirklees

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hallas

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hallas

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hallas, 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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Hallas surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hallas household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Hallas is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hallas is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Hallas falls in decile 1 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 Hallas is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Hallas

The surname Hallas originated in England and has its roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "halh," which means a remote valley or meadow. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a secluded valley or a meadow area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hallas can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Halle" in this historical document, indicating its early presence in the region.

During the 13th century, the name Hallas was often associated with various place names, such as Hallas in Worcestershire and Hallas in Staffordshire. These place names may have contributed to the spread and adoption of the surname by families residing in those areas.

One notable individual bearing the surname Hallas was John Hallas, an English clergyman who lived in the late 16th century. He served as the Dean of Worcester Cathedral from 1597 until his death in 1608.

Another significant figure was William Hallas, a prominent English writer and philosopher born in 1695. He is best known for his influential work, "An Essay on the Nature of Human Understanding," which explored the limits of human knowledge and the workings of the mind.

In the 18th century, the name Hallas gained prominence through the works of Samuel Hallas, an acclaimed poet and playwright. He was born in 1733 and is celebrated for his poetic masterpiece, "The Seasons," which vividly depicted the beauty and changing moods of nature throughout the year.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Elizabeth Hallas, a pioneering English educator who founded one of the earliest schools for girls in London. She was born in 1812 and dedicated her life to promoting education and equal opportunities for women.

Another notable figure from this period was Sir Robert Hallas, a renowned English architect and urban planner. Born in 1839, he played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of several cities, including the design of numerous public buildings and urban renewal projects.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Hallas throughout history, each contributing to various fields and leaving a lasting impact on their respective areas of expertise.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hallas families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hallas 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. Yorkshire leads with 836 Hallas' recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.74x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 836 7.74x
Lancashire 127 0.98x
Derbyshire 63 3.69x
Cheshire 59 2.45x
Durham 11 0.34x
Surrey 6 0.11x
Lanarkshire 4 0.11x
Northumberland 3 0.19x
Lincolnshire 2 0.11x
Middlesex 2 0.02x
Dorset 1 0.14x
Essex 1 0.05x
Gloucestershire 1 0.05x
Staffordshire 1 0.03x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mirfield in Yorkshire leads with 71 Hallas' recorded in 1881 and an index of 119.77x.

Place Total Index
Mirfield 71 119.77x
Huddersfield 69 43.87x
Almondbury 36 68.95x
Batley 35 34.11x
Lepton 34 301.42x
Oldham 29 6.95x
Ludworth 28 348.69x
Ossett Cum Gawthorpe 28 72.60x
Dewsbury 27 24.38x
Honley 27 142.86x
Kirkheaton 27 154.20x
Glossop Dale 25 31.29x
Leeds 24 3.94x
Lockwood 24 61.78x
Stainland Cum Old 19 102.81x
Dalton In Huddersfield 18 74.41x
Hunslet 18 10.69x
Saddleworth 18 21.61x
Ardwick 17 14.58x
Thornhill 17 53.95x
Ashton Under Lyne 16 5.66x
Newton In Ashton Under 16 67.43x
Manchester 14 2.41x
Castleford 12 30.52x
Alverthorpe Cum Thornes 11 28.05x
Brightside Bierlow 11 5.19x
Dukinfield 11 9.90x
Farnley Tyas 11 480.35x
Godley 11 211.95x
Lofthouse Cum Carlton 11 83.59x
Netherthong 11 315.19x
North Bierley 11 18.87x
Stanley Cum Wrenthorpe 11 21.93x
Wath On Dearne 11 51.07x
Bradford 10 3.83x
Disley Stanley 10 80.78x
Dronfield 10 45.75x
Horbury 10 52.94x
Liversedge 10 20.80x
Morley 10 17.81x
Rothwell 10 45.85x
Sheffield 10 2.91x
West Clayton 10 186.57x
Dewsbury Ossett Cum 9 382.98x
East Ardsley 9 96.26x
Halifax 9 5.68x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 8 7.95x
Habergham Eaves 8 6.77x
Kimberworth 8 13.35x
Soothill 8 20.51x
Southowram 8 24.27x
Wortley In Bramley 8 9.35x
Cheadle 7 15.24x
Crossgate 7 49.40x
Gorton 7 5.76x
Heckmondwike 7 20.16x
Nether Hallam 7 4.79x
Norland 7 94.47x
Broughton In Salford 6 5.08x
Kirkburton 6 47.13x
Wyke In Bradford 6 31.07x
Elland Cum Greetland 5 10.28x
Hipperholme Cum 5 10.54x
Sculcoates 5 2.92x
Stretford 5 7.03x
Wandsworth 5 4.77x
Armley 4 8.40x
Barnard Castle 4 24.97x
Govan 4 0.46x
Hindley 4 7.26x
Horton In Bradford 4 2.37x
Barnsley 3 2.69x
Coxlodge 3 24.33x
Droylsden 3 7.11x
Ecclesall Bierlow 3 1.37x
Longwood 3 17.24x
Newington 3 10.09x
Pendlebury 3 10.99x
Shitlington 3 26.86x
Wakefield 3 3.62x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 60
William 39
George 38
James 28
Joseph 28
Thomas 24
Charles 19
Henry 18
Richard 16
David 13
Fred 12
Tom 11
Alfred 9
Samuel 9
Edward 8
Walter 8
Arthur 7
Sam 7
Albert 6
Benjamin 6
Robert 6
Ernest 5
Joe 5
Martin 5
Wm. 5
Abraham 4
Frank 4
Harry 4
Thos. 4
Andrew 3
Ben 3
Edwin 3
Friend 3
Herbert 3
Jas. 3
Jeremiah 3
Jno. 3
Jonathan 3
Sam. 3
Allen 2
Benjm. 2
Benjn. 2
Chas. 2
Eli 2
Frederick 2
Isaac 2
Saml. 2
Sydney 2
Willie 2
Wright 2

FAQ

Hallas surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hallas surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,120 people were recorded with the Hallas surname. That placed it at #3,563 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hallas surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,095 in 2016. That gives Hallas a modern rank of #5,356.

What does the Hallas surname mean?

A Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "dwelling on a haugh" or riverside meadow.

What does the Hallas map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hallas 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.