Explore the Family Name Aderholt
The meaning of Aderholt
German: variant of Aderhold and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this. The surname Aderholt is very rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aderholt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aderholt has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname's rank was 25,466 with a count of 912. By 2010, the rank had risen to 24,890, with the count increasing to 999 – a change of 2.26% in rank and 9.54% in count. Despite the rise in both rank and count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,466 | #24,890 | 2.26% |
| Count | 912 | 999 | 9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aderholt
The Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aderholt. In 2000, 96.71% of those with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this number had decreased slightly to 94.59%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw increases, from 0.99% to 1.60%, and from 1.10% to 1.30%, respectively. There was also a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.40% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Aderholt identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 94.59% | -2.19% |
| Black | 0.99% | 1.6% | 61.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.3% | 18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |