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Early Origins of the Hults family

The surname Hults was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Hults family

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Hults Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hils, Hilz, Hils, Hiltz, Hiltprandt, Hitz and many more.

Early Notables of the Hults family

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Hults Ranking

In the United States, the name Hults is the 12,404th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Hults migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hults Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Margaretta Hults, aged 25, who settled in New York, N.Y., in 1923
  • Willard Hults, aged 25, who immigrated to New York, N.Y., in 1923
  • Karl Hults, aged 19, who landed in America, in 1924

Contemporary Notables of the name Hults (post 1700) +

  • David B. Hults, American actor
  • William S. Hults Jr. (b. 1906), American Republican politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Nassau County 2nd District, 1943-44; Member of New York State Senate 3rd District, 1945-59 2
  • Mabel H. Hults, American politician, Dry Candidate for Delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933 2


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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