Explore the Family Name Hoelzer
The meaning of Hoelzer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Hölzer): see Holzer. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Helmut, Ingeborg, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Hoelzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hoelzer slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped by approximately 3.09%, moving from 41859 in 2000 to 43151 in 2010. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the Hoelzer surname increased marginally by 2.45%, with the total number rising from 489 to 501. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people declined by 5.56% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #43,151 | -3.09% |
| Count | 489 | 501 | 2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoelzer
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Hoelzer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was a minor decrease in this ethnic identity category, with the percentage falling from 97.75% to 96.41%. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. Notably, the 2010 census reported a new appearance of the Hoelzer surname within the Hispanic community, constituting around 2% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 96.41% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |