UK surname
An occupational surname for someone who lived or worked in a hall or manor house.
In the 1881 census there were 57 people recorded with the Hallman surname, ranking it #25,575 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 72, ranked #33,585, down from #25,575 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Stockport, Manchester and Prescot. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hallman is 105 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 26.3%.
1881 census count
57
Ranked #25,575
Modern count
72
2016, ranked #33,585
Peak year
1861
105 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hallman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hallman surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 53 | #23,739 |
| 1861 | historical | 105 | #20,298 |
| 1881 | historical | 57 | #25,575 |
| 1891 | historical | 73 | #27,677 |
| 1901 | historical | 58 | #27,724 |
| 1911 | historical | 79 | #24,903 |
| 1997 | modern | 73 | #30,306 |
| 1998 | modern | 75 | #30,471 |
| 1999 | modern | 80 | #30,152 |
| 2000 | modern | 77 | #30,486 |
| 2001 | modern | 68 | #31,195 |
| 2002 | modern | 67 | #31,723 |
| 2003 | modern | 65 | #31,979 |
| 2004 | modern | 67 | #31,976 |
| 2005 | modern | 73 | #31,616 |
| 2006 | modern | 72 | #32,059 |
| 2007 | modern | 68 | #32,760 |
| 2008 | modern | 69 | #32,962 |
| 2009 | modern | 78 | #32,471 |
| 2010 | modern | 80 | #32,670 |
| 2011 | modern | 85 | #32,127 |
| 2012 | modern | 76 | #33,191 |
| 2013 | modern | 77 | #33,275 |
| 2014 | modern | 76 | #33,423 |
| 2015 | modern | 75 | #33,425 |
| 2016 | modern | 72 | #33,585 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Stockport, Manchester, Prescot and West Derby. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockport | Cheshire |
| 2 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 3 | Prescot | Lancashire |
| 4 | West Derby | Lancashire |
| 5 | Manchester | Cheshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hallman surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hallman, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hallman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hallman household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hallman is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hallman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hallman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hallman is of German origin, with the earliest records of this name dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "halle," meaning a manor or a court, and the suffix "-man," indicating a person associated with a particular place or occupation.
The name Hallman was initially found in areas like Bavaria and Saxony, where it referred to individuals who worked or resided in the halls or manors of noblemen or landowners. Some of the earliest written records of this surname can be traced to the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Konrad Hallman, a burgher (citizen) of Nuremberg, who was mentioned in the city's records in the year 1292. Another notable figure was Hans Hallman, a German soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and was recorded in the chronicles of the time.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Hallman appeared in various forms, such as Hallemann, Hallemann, and Hallmann, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. During this period, the name was also found in areas like Westphalia and the Rhineland.
Johann Christoph Hallmann (1640-1703) was a German composer and organist from Kirchhain, who is considered one of the most important figures in the development of Protestant church music in the 17th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Johann Christian Hallmann (1701-1772), a German educator and author from Saxony, who published works on pedagogy and education.
In the 19th century, the Hallman surname was also found in areas like Silesia and East Prussia, where it was associated with families of Prussian or German descent. Carl Friedrich Hallmann (1804-1869) was a Prussian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives.
Throughout its history, the surname Hallman has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, soldiers, and intellectuals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of those who bore this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hallman surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 29 Hallmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.58x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 29 | 3.58x |
| Yorkshire | 11 | 1.63x |
| Channel Islands | 10 | 49.43x |
| Staffordshire | 6 | 2.60x |
| Cornwall | 3 | 3.88x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 1.43x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 0.29x |
| Royal Navy | 2 | 24.57x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.66x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.70x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.74x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.84x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.30x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 10 Hallmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 151.75x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Helier | 10 | 151.75x |
| Barnsley | 8 | 114.61x |
| Heaton Norris | 7 | 151.84x |
| Everton | 6 | 23.24x |
| Manchester | 5 | 13.73x |
| Widnes | 5 | 85.62x |
| Bootle Cum Linacre | 4 | 62.21x |
| Kingswinford | 4 | 47.79x |
| Forrabury | 3 | 4285.71x |
| Royal Navy | 2 | 28.78x |
| Beeford | 1 | 588.24x |
| Calverley Cum Farsley | 1 | 52.08x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 4.86x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 1 | 7.77x |
| Colchester St Mary At | 1 | 208.33x |
| Cottam | 1 | 3333.33x |
| East Stonehouse | 1 | 35.71x |
| Guildford Holy Trinity | 1 | 158.73x |
| Hartford | 1 | 294.12x |
| Llandaff | 1 | 25.32x |
| Poplar London | 1 | 7.76x |
| Portsea | 1 | 3.65x |
| Southampton St Mary | 1 | 11.36x |
| Toxteth Park | 1 | 3.65x |
| Willenhall | 1 | 23.15x |
| Wolverhampton | 1 | 5.64x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hallman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hallman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Hallman households.
FAQ
In 1881, 57 people were recorded with the Hallman surname. That placed it at #25,575 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 72 in 2016. That gives Hallman a modern rank of #33,585.
An occupational surname for someone who lived or worked in a hall or manor house.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hallman bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.