Explore the Family Name Banholzer
The meaning of Banholzer
South German: topographic name for someone who lived near a Banholz ‘protection wood’, i.e. a forest grown for protection against avalanches. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Banholzer in the United States?
Based on data extracted from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Banholzer" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Banholzer ranked as the 86,341st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 90,113th position, representing a change of -4.37%. The count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during this period, from 201 in 2000 to 205 in 2010, an increase of 1.99%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #90,113 | -4.37% |
| Count | 201 | 205 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banholzer
Concerning the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Banholzer, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, a staggering 98.51% of the bearers of the surname identified as White, and this figure decreased slightly to 97.56% in 2010, marking a change of -0.96%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 97.56% | -0.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |