Explore the Family Name Holdeman
The meaning of Holdeman
Americanized form of German Holdermann (see Holderman) or Holdmann (see Holdman).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holdeman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Holdeman has seen a change in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 19,759th and had been used by 1,261 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank fell to 24,914, and the count decreased to 998 individuals, marking a drop of approximately 21%. This translates to a fall in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.47 to 0.34, a negative change of around 28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,759 | #24,914 | -26.09% |
| Count | 1,261 | 998 | -20.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.34 | -27.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holdeman
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the Holdeman surname is largely associated with the White ethnic identity, accounting for 96.99% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.79% in 2010. The representation of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic group saw an increase of about 27%, going from 0.71% in 2000 to 0.90% in 2010. There was a similar increase within the group identifying with two or more races, with a rise from 1.03% to 1.10%. The Hispanic representation also rose from 1.11% to 1.50%. However, there was no representation of the Holdeman surname in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.79% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.5% | 35.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.9% | 26.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |