Explore the Family Name Holdaway
The meaning of Holdaway
English (Hampshire): variant of Holloway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holdaway in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Holdaway" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Holdaway was ranked 23,391 in popularity with 1,014 people bearing this name, equating to about 0.38 individuals per 100,000. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 26,025 with only 942 individuals carrying the surname, which is approximately 0.32 per 100,000. This represents an 11.26% decrease in ranking and a 7.1% drop in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,391 | #26,025 | -11.26% |
| Count | 1,014 | 942 | -7.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.32 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holdaway
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname "Holdaway" identify as White, although there have been some shifts in ethnic identity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.45% identified as White, falling slightly to 94.80% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identification was Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 0.79% to 0.85% over the decade. Those identifying as two or more races also increased significantly, going from 1.28% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw the most notable increase, going from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. However, no Holdaways identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 94.8% | -1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2.12% | 65.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.7% | 115.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.85% | 7.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |