Explore the Family Name Holbach
The meaning of Holbach
German: habitational name from any of several places so named in the Harz Mountains and Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhart.
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How common is the last name Holbach in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Holbach saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Holbach ranked 66,476th in terms of popularity and fell to 71,042nd place by 2010, indicating a 6.87 percent dip in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight drop from 278 to 275, marking a 1.08 percent decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Holbach per 100,000 individuals decreased by 10 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #71,042 | -6.87% |
| Count | 278 | 275 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holbach
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals carrying the Holbach surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 97.84 percent identified as White in 2000, which decreased slightly to 96 percent in 2010. Interestingly, data indicates that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Holbach surname for both years. However, there was a small percentage (3.27 percent) in 2010 that identified with two or more races, which was not previously reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 96% | -1.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |