Explore the Family Name Holian
The meaning of Holian
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hÓileáin, a variant of Ó hAoileáin, from a form of Faolán (with loss of the initial F-), a personal name representing a diminutive of faol ‘wolf’. Compare Whelan and Heelan.
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How common is the last name Holian in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holian has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,000th most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the 52,169th position, marking a change of -13.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 437 in 2000 to 398 in 2010, showing a decline of -8.92%. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname Holian per 100k people has also reduced by -18.75% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #52,169 | -13.41% |
| Count | 437 | 398 | -8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holian
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Holian, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, accounting for 91.99% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 92.21% in 2010. Although there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or belonging to two or more races in either year, a small portion did identify as Hispanic (2.52% in 2000 and 2.51% in 2010) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (4.12% in 2000 falling to 3.27% in 2010).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.99% | 92.21% | 0.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.12% | 3.27% | -20.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.51% | -0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |