Surname Hulen - Meaning and Origin

Hulen: What does the surname Hulen mean?

The last name Hulen has several potential origins, depending on geographical region and the origin of the family. In England, the name is taken from a place, derived from the Old English word hyle, meaning a hill or a mound. The suffix “en” was suggestions of being owned by or from a place. Other clues suggest it may also have been derived from the Old Norse personal name, Houl, meaning “little animal.”

In Germany, the name is taken from the personal name Hulan, from the Germanic root hlivo which means “alive.” It is possible that the name was given to a person who was an ancestor of the Hulen family.

In France, the name is taken from a location in the region Hulne, near the Somme.

In Denmark and Sweden, the name is derived from the nickname Hulle, which was used to describe a person with a beard or large jaw.

In America, the name is taken from an Anglicized version of the German name, Hulan, which is the same as above.

Overall, the various interpretations of the name could mean a person who is distinguished, lively, or ruggedly handsome. The name carries a sense of strength, perennialness, and an unmistakable presence.

Hulen: Where does the name Hulen come from?

The last name Hulen is most commonly found today in the United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. In the United States, Hulen is historically linked to the Carolinas and Virginia where it is a surname of English and German origin. In recent times, the surname has been found scattered throughout the U.S in the Midwest, mid Atlantic, and southeastern states. It is most densely populated in Texas, followed by Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri.

The United Kingdom has a significant population of Hulen families with most focusing on the southeast of England, especially Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire county.

In Canada, the Hulen surname is found mainly in eastern provinces, particularly the Atlantic provinces and Ontario, but it is also found in western provinces in Canada, most notably Alberta and British Columbia.

Australia is home to a significant population of Hulen families with many located in the larger cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

Finally, Hulen is also popular in South Africa where the Hulens can be found mostly in the Western Cape region, with some families located in the Northern Cape, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Variations of the surname Hulen

Hulen is a surname of northern European origin. It was most commonly found in the Netherlands and the Scandinavian countries, and is still sometimes used – though not as widely – in those countries today. It is thought to derive from the Dutch word 'hool' meaning a hollow or depression in the ground.

Variants of the surname Hulen include Hule, Hulle, Hullen, Hullean, Hulen, Hulene, Hulenbrock, Hulian, Hulien, Hulijn, Hulin, Huling, and Hullemans. It is also sometimes seen as Hulman, which may be a form derived from the German surname Hoelmann.

In the Netherlands, it is also sometimes seen as Huijlen, Huylen, Huijlens and Huylens. In Scandinavia, variants include Holen, Hølen, Husen, Huslen, Huslon, Huuse and Huusen, which may be a variant of the German surname Huusmann or Husman.

Hulens can also be found in some Eastern European countries, particularly in Latvia, and variations on the name there include Huls, Huus, Huuse and Huusen, Huuz and Huuzen.

Finally, the surname is also sometimes found in the United Kingdom and the United States, where it is seen as Hoolen, Hoolens, Hulan, Hulens and Hulon.

Famous people with the name Hulen

• Jamie Hulen: American vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger, and engineer living in Nashville, TN.
• Jensen Hulen: professional climber with the Petzl team.
• Robert Hulen: professional musician and record producer.
• Thor Hulen: contemporary artist from Hønefoss, Norway.
• Stephanie Hulen: television news anchor and daytime talk show host.
• Tiffany Hulen Kaya: American-born singer who blends her contemporary style with traditional African rhythms.
• Grant Hulen: National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) basketball player from New Mexico State University.
• Chris Hulen: acclaimed interior designer from Austin, Texas.
• Gail Hulen: Grammy Award-winning country music singer.
• Angie Hulen: American professional photographer specializing in weddings and events.

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