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UK surname

Hallet

An archaic French locational name referring to someone from a small village.

In the 1881 census there were 352 people recorded with the Hallet surname, ranking it #8,718 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 96, ranked #31,684, down from #8,718 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841) and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Middlesbrough, Canterbury and Stockton-on-Tees.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hallet is 352 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 72.7%.

1881 census count

352

Ranked #8,718

Modern count

96

2016, ranked #31,684

Peak year

1881

352 bearers

Map years

7

1851 to 1998

Key insights

  • Hallet had 352 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,718 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 96 in 2016, ranked #31,684.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 352 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Hallet surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hallet surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hallet 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 263 #8,439
1861 historical 270 #9,216
1881 historical 352 #8,718
1891 historical 267 #12,136
1901 historical 239 #13,489
1911 historical 187 #15,600
1997 modern 116 #24,688
1998 modern 110 #26,129
1999 modern 113 #25,913
2000 modern 99 #27,845
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 93 #28,920
2003 modern 80 #30,425
2004 modern 83 #30,352
2005 modern 79 #30,950
2006 modern 83 #30,808
2007 modern 83 #31,183
2008 modern 82 #31,597
2009 modern 82 #32,048
2010 modern 87 #31,990
2011 modern 98 #30,384
2012 modern 90 #31,790
2013 modern 94 #31,656
2014 modern 95 #31,792
2015 modern 95 #31,749
2016 modern 96 #31,684

Geography

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Where Hallets are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841), London parishes and St Philip and Jacob. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Middlesbrough, Canterbury and Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Wolverhampton Staffordshire
2 Plymouth St Andrew (incl. Eddystone Lighthouse in 1841) Devon
3 London parishes London 1
4 London parishes London 3
5 St Philip and Jacob Gloucestershire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Middlesbrough 002 Middlesbrough
2 Canterbury 006 Canterbury
3 Middlesbrough 007 Middlesbrough
4 Middlesbrough 006 Middlesbrough
5 Stockton-on-Tees 022 Stockton-on-Tees

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hallet

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hallet

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

Ageing Communities

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

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Hallet is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Hallet 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

Hallet 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hallet is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 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
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Hallet

The surname Hallet originated in England and France during the medieval period. It is believed to be a variant of the Old French name Halot or Hallett, derived from the Germanic personal name Halb, meaning "half" or "side." This may have referred to a person with a distinguishing physical characteristic or occupation.

In England, the name Hallet can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a Robert Hallet. The name also appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1310, referring to a Richard Hallet.

The Hallet surname is thought to have originated in various regions of England, including Oxfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk. It may also have ties to place names like Hallett's Plantation in Virginia and Hallett's Cove in Massachusetts, both named after individuals with the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Hallet throughout history include:

1. Sir John Hallet (c. 1440-1508), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset.

2. Samuel Hallet (1674-1741), an English Baptist minister and author known for his works on religious topics.

3. Jonathan Hallet (1727-1812), a prominent American merchant and landowner in Boston, Massachusetts, during the American Revolutionary era.

4. Étienne Hallet (1795-1864), a French inventor and engineer who patented improvements to the piano mechanism.

5. Sir Benjamin Hallet (1847-1926), an English businessman and philanthropist who served as the Lord Mayor of Birmingham.

The Hallet surname has also been associated with various occupations and trades, such as agriculture, craftsmanship, and commerce, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore the name throughout history.

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1881 census detail

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Hallet families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hallet 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. Somerset leads with 61 Hallets recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.76x.

County Total Index
Somerset 61 10.76x
Middlesex 50 1.42x
Kent 28 2.33x
Staffordshire 27 2.27x
Surrey 27 1.57x
Sussex 18 3.03x
Devon 16 2.18x
Dorset 13 5.63x
Lancashire 13 0.31x
Monmouthshire 13 5.11x
Lincolnshire 12 2.13x
Yorkshire 12 0.34x
Channel Islands 9 8.62x
Hampshire 8 1.11x
Cheshire 7 0.90x
Cornwall 6 1.51x
Gloucestershire 6 0.87x
Glamorgan 5 0.82x
Cumberland 4 1.32x
Midlothian 4 0.85x
Wiltshire 4 1.28x
Derbyshire 3 0.54x
Durham 3 0.29x
Warwickshire 3 0.34x
Berkshire 2 0.76x
Lanarkshire 2 0.18x
Norfolk 2 0.37x
Worcestershire 2 0.43x
Herefordshire 1 0.69x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wolverhampton in Staffordshire leads with 16 Hallets recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.51x.

Place Total Index
Wolverhampton 16 17.51x
Lambeth 15 4.89x
Tonbridge 12 27.69x
Cheddar 11 385.96x
Great Grimsby 10 27.98x
Wadhurst 10 256.41x
Deptford St Paul 9 9.71x
St Peter Port 9 46.63x
St Pancras London 8 2.82x
Islington London 7 2.05x
North Petherton 7 153.17x
Wellington 7 91.03x
Kingswinford 6 13.90x
Marshfield 6 952.38x
Shilling Okeford 6 882.35x
Tranmere 6 21.00x
Willesden 6 18.08x
Babcary 5 1282.05x
Chelsea London 5 4.71x
Christchurch 5 63.53x
Ditcheat 5 515.46x
East Chinnock 5 714.29x
Hurstpierpoint 5 151.52x
Toxteth Park 5 3.53x
Wednesbury 5 16.83x
Wolborough 5 53.94x
East Wickham 4 281.69x
Mile End Old Town London 4 5.34x
Paddington London 4 3.09x
Shepton Montague 4 1000.00x
South Leith 4 7.53x
St Germans 4 143.88x
Stoke Damerel 4 7.80x
Walton On Thames 4 50.76x
Whitehaven 4 24.75x
Ystradyfodwg 4 7.44x
Bishopwearmouth 3 3.34x
Brampton 3 38.91x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 3 4.61x
Castle Cary 3 121.46x
Dalton In Furness 3 18.60x
Haselbury Bryan 3 344.83x
Oldham 3 2.22x
Portsea 3 2.12x
Southcoates 3 15.49x
St Marylebone London 3 1.60x
Bedwellty 2 4.45x
Camberwell 2 0.89x
Charlton Next Woolwich 2 15.96x
Croydon 2 2.10x
Downham Market 2 53.76x
Fulham London 2 3.92x
Glasgow 2 0.99x
Holdenhurst 2 10.57x
Horton In Bradford 2 3.67x
Kensington London 2 1.02x
Montacute 2 192.31x
Otterhampton 2 689.66x
Reading St Lawrence 2 35.40x
St George Hanover Square 2 3.22x
Sutton Coldfield 2 21.44x
West Ashton 2 540.54x
West Cranmore 2 588.24x
West Dowlish 2 3333.33x
Westminster St Margaret 2 11.77x
Yatton 2 90.50x
Aberdare 1 2.38x
Bootle Cum Linacre 1 3.01x
Bothenhampton 1 153.85x
Broadwater 1 7.34x
Christchurch 1 6.39x
Dorchester St Peter 1 59.52x
Falmouth 1 7.09x
Hackney London 1 0.51x
Ideford 1 294.12x
Linthorpe 1 4.80x
Mosterton 1 256.41x
Potterne 1 71.43x
Uckfield 1 38.61x
York St Mary 1 6.92x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 25
Elizabeth 12
Sarah 10
Eliza 9
Emma 7
Harriet 7
Ann 6
Annie 6
Jane 6
Agnes 5
Martha 5
Alice 4
Hannah 4
Ellen 3
Emily 3
Lucy 3
Margaret 3
Caroline 2
Edith 2
Eleanor 2
Ethel 2
Fanny 2
Florence 2
Kate 2
Louisa 2
Sophia 2
Anne 1
Beatrice 1
Bessie 1
Betsy 1
Blanche 1
Carie 1
Clarinda 1
Dorcas 1
Elenor 1
Elizbeth 1
Esther 1
Georgina 1
Grace 1
Henrietta 1
Infant 1
Isabell 1
Isabella 1
Julia 1
Julie 1
Katy 1
Laura 1
Lilly 1
Lily 1
Zilpah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 19
George 16
John 13
Henry 11
Charles 10
James 9
Joseph 7
Thomas 7
Walter 7
Arthur 4
Albert 3
Fred 3
Harry 3
Richard 3
Samuel 3
Edward 2
Edwin 2
Ernest 2
Frank 2
Frederick 2
Herbert 2
Jas. 2
Richd. 2
Sidney 2
Augustus 1
Baby 1
C. 1
Chas. 1
Daniel 1
Edgar 1
F. 1
Francis 1
Franklin 1
Geo. 1
Henery 1
Isaac 1
Jabes 1
Jacob 1
Jno. 1
Joe 1
Levi 1
Luke 1
Oliver 1
Percy 1
Robert 1
Sam 1
Shackleton 1
Tho. 1
Tom 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Hallet surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hallet surname in 1881?

In 1881, 352 people were recorded with the Hallet surname. That placed it at #8,718 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hallet surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 96 in 2016. That gives Hallet a modern rank of #31,684.

What does the Hallet surname mean?

An archaic French locational name referring to someone from a small village.

What does the Hallet map show?

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