Explore the Family Name Buchholz
The meaning of Buchholz
1. German: topographic name for someone who lived near a beech wood, from Middle High German buoch ‘beech’ + holz ‘wood, forest’, or a habitational name from a place called Buchholz, of which there are numerous examples, especially in northern Germany. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Buchholz ‘beech wood’ (see 1 above). Compare Buchholtz, Bucholtz, Bucholz, Buckholtz, and Buckholz. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Hans, Gerda, Heinz, Reinhardt, Gunter, Hermann, Ilse, Arno, Claus, Dietmar.
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How common is the last name Buchholz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buchholz experienced a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buchholz ranked as the 4,240th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 4,547th spot, marking a decline of 7.24%. However, the actual count of people bearing the Buchholz surname increased slightly from 7,735 in 2000 to 7,790 in 2010, reflecting a modest growth of 0.71%. Likewise, the proportion of Buchholz per 100,000 people decreased by 8.01%, moving from 2.87 to 2.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,240 | #4,547 | -7.24% |
| Count | 7,735 | 7,790 | 0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.87 | 2.64 | -8.01% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buchholz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes within the Buchholz surname bearers. While the majority identified as White (95.12% in 2010, down from 96.34% in 2000), there were increases in some other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.54% to 0.60%, while those identifying as Black increased from 0.19% to 0.23%. The largest increase was amongst those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 0.85% to 1.50%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant increase, going from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. Conversely, the number of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined from 0.63% to 0.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 95.12% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.16% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.5% | 76.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.6% | 11.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.39% | -38.1% |
| Black | 0.19% | 0.23% | 21.05% |
Buchholz ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Buchholz is French & German, which comprises 41.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (28.5%) and Eastern European (11.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 41.1% |
| British & Irish | 28.5% |
| Eastern European | 11.2% |
| Other | 19.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Buchholz
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Buchholz have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 64.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 64.00% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 64.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 64.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 63.60% |
What Buchholz haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Buchholz is Q-L940, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup Q-L940 is descended from haplogroup Q-M242. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and I-Z58, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Fox, Nicholas, White, Smith, Lange, Winter, Baumann, Kramer, Koehler, Thompson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Buchholz surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins Q-M242Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Buchholz have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Buchholz" Surname 42.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Buchholz" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Buchholz" Surname 27.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Buchholz" Surname 21.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Buchholz?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Buchholz are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition