Explore the Family Name Holdren
The meaning of Holdren
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holdren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Holdren has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 10,478 whereas in 2010, it fell to 11,275 representing a 7.61% drop in rank. The count also decreased marginally by 0.32% from 2,811 in 2000 to 2,802 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people also dropped by 8.65%, from 1.04 in 2000 to 0.95 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,478 | #11,275 | -7.61% |
| Count | 2,811 | 2,802 | -0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 0.95 | -8.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holdren
When looking at the ethnic distribution of the Holdren surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing this surname identified themselves as White with a slight decrease from 95.52% in 2000 to 94.11% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a significant increase of 78.00%, as did those identifying with two or more races with an increase of 90.22%. There was a moderate increase among those who identify as Hispanic from 1.42% to 2.21%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a substantial decrease of 74.65%, while the Black category decreased slightly by 6.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 94.11% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.21% | 55.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.75% | 90.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.89% | 78% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0.86% | -6.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0.18% | -74.65% |