Explore the Family Name Holderbaum
The meaning of Holderbaum
German: topographic name for someone who lived by an elder bush, a variant of Holder 1, with the addition of Middle High German boum ‘tree’ (see Holder, Baum).
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How common is the last name Holderbaum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holderbaum has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 to 2010. The ranking rose from 35,994 to 34,878, marking a 3.1% change. Despite the rise in rank, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.22. During this period, the count of people with the Holderbaum surname also rose by 9.85%, from 589 to 647.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #34,878 | 3.1% |
| Count | 589 | 647 | 9.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holderbaum
In terms of ethnic identity, the Holderbaum surname largely identifies with the White ethnicity, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.08% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during both census periods. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which saw a slight increase from 2.89% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased, from 1.19% to 1.85%. There was no data available for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 94.44% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 3.09% | 6.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.85% | 55.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |