Explore the Family Name Holey
The meaning of Holey
English (Yorkshire): variant of Holley.
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How common is the last name Holey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holey's popularity has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Holey ranked 51,233rd in popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to 55,121st, representing a 7.59 percent change. The total count of people with this surname also decreased slightly, from 382 individuals in 2000 to 373 in 2010, reflecting a minor change of -2.36 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Holey surname per 100,000 decreased from 0.14 to 0.13 during the same period, showing a -7.14 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #55,121 | -7.59% |
| Count | 382 | 373 | -2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holey
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution among those bearing the Holey surname also shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 86.65 percent to 85.79 percent. During the same period, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.57 percent to 2.14 percent, marking a 36.31 percent change. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a decrease from 8.64 percent in 2000 to 6.17 percent in 2010, amounting to a -28.59 percent change. Notably, for the first time in 2010, some individuals with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.65% | 85.79% | -0.99% |
| Black | 8.64% | 6.17% | -28.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.14% | 36.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |