Explore the Family Name Hoelzel
The meaning of Hoelzel
South German (Hölzel): topographic name from a diminutive of Holz ‘wood, copse’. Compare Helsel, Heltzel, and Hoeltzel. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoelzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoelzel showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,429th, with a count of 560 occurrences. By 2010, even though the count had increased to 590, the rank slid slightly to 37,691st. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 4.76%, from 0.21 to 0.2 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #37,691 | -0.7% |
| Count | 560 | 590 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoelzel
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the Hoelzel surname revealed some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the vast majority, 98.04%, identified as White, but this decreased to 95.76% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic were not represented in 2000 but made up 3.05% of the Hoelzels by 2010. Individuals claiming two or more races made up 0.89% in 2000, however, this group was not represented in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 95.76% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |