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UK surname

Hallums

An English habitational surname derived from the place name Hallam.

In the 1881 census there were 40 people recorded with the Hallums surname, ranking it #28,011 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 120, ranked #27,563, up from #28,011 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Shoebury, South, London parishes and Murston. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rochford, Mid Suffolk and North Hertfordshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hallums is 154 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 200.0%.

1881 census count

40

Ranked #28,011

Modern count

120

2016, ranked #27,563

Peak year

2000

154 bearers

Map years

4

1911 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hallums had 40 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,011 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016, ranked #27,563.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 108 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Hallums surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hallums surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hallums 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 20 #29,743
1861 historical 38 #29,216
1881 historical 40 #28,011
1891 historical 51 #30,158
1901 historical 59 #27,609
1911 historical 108 #21,736
1997 modern 143 #21,761
1998 modern 143 #22,317
1999 modern 146 #22,202
2000 modern 154 #21,415
2001 modern 153 #21,197
2002 modern 144 #22,501
2003 modern 141 #22,549
2004 modern 142 #22,573
2005 modern 141 #22,688
2006 modern 142 #22,724
2007 modern 144 #22,804
2008 modern 145 #22,929
2009 modern 148 #23,141
2010 modern 145 #24,031
2011 modern 143 #24,056
2012 modern 126 #26,148
2013 modern 128 #26,336
2014 modern 132 #25,971
2015 modern 127 #26,494
2016 modern 120 #27,563

Geography

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Where Hallums' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Shoebury, South, London parishes, Murston, Harwich St Nicholas and Maidstone, Linton, Loddington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rochford, Mid Suffolk, North Hertfordshire, North Devon and Harrogate. 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 Shoebury, South Essex
2 London parishes London 1
3 Murston Kent
4 Harwich St Nicholas Essex
5 Maidstone, Linton, Loddington Kent

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rochford 010 Rochford
2 Mid Suffolk 003 Mid Suffolk
3 North Hertfordshire 004 North Hertfordshire
4 North Devon 002 North Devon
5 Harrogate 016 Harrogate

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hallums

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hallums

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hallums, 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 Hallums surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hallums 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Hallums is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hallums is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

6
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hallums falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hallums is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

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

5
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Hallums

The surname Hallums is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Hallam, which is found in various regions of the country, including Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. The name itself may have originated from the Old English words "halh" and "ham," meaning a remote meadow or nook of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hallums surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a person named "Halum" residing in Lincolnshire.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "de Hallam," "Halum," and "Hallom," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common at the time. In the 14th century, records show individuals with the surname Hallums living in areas like Derbyshire and Yorkshire.

Historically, the Hallums name has been associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Sir Thomas Hallums (1490-1565), a prominent English landowner and magistrate who served as Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable bearer of the Hallums surname was Robert Hallums (1610-1678), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure was John Hallums (1724-1801), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Bramber and later for Hastings.

Moving into the 19th century, William Hallums (1805-1879) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Alfred Hallums (1892-1962) was a British soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration awarded for valor in the British armed forces.

These examples illustrate the historical presence of the Hallums surname across various regions of England and its association with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from landowners and politicians to academics and military personnel.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hallums families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hallums 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. Essex leads with 20 Hallums' recorded in 1881 and an index of 25.98x.

County Total Index
Essex 20 25.98x
Kent 13 9.77x
Middlesex 6 1.54x
Norfolk 1 1.67x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. South Shoebury in Essex leads with 10 Hallums' recorded in 1881 and an index of 3225.81x.

Place Total Index
South Shoebury 10 3225.81x
Tendring St Nicolas 6 7500.00x
Murston 5 4166.67x
St Pancras London 5 15.93x
Maidstone 3 75.76x
Chatham 2 54.64x
Dover St Mary Virgin 2 155.04x
Dovercourt 2 740.74x
Harwich St Nicholas 2 338.98x
Dartford 1 73.53x
Great Yarmouth 1 20.12x
Poplar London 1 13.59x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 3
Mary 3
Bertha 2
Alice 1
Anne 1
Beatrice 1
Emma 1
Francess 1
Harriet 1
Ida 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Lilla 1
Louisa 1
Maryann 1
Rachel 1
Sarah 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alfred 4
Richard 3
William 3
Charles 1
George 1
James 1
John 1
Thomas 1
Thos.B. 1
W.N. 1

Top occupations

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 Hallums households.

FAQ

Hallums surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hallums surname in 1881?

In 1881, 40 people were recorded with the Hallums surname. That placed it at #28,011 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hallums surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016. That gives Hallums a modern rank of #27,563.

What does the Hallums surname mean?

An English habitational surname derived from the place name Hallam.

What does the Hallums map show?

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