Explore the Family Name Holker
The meaning of Holker
1. English: habitational name from Holker in Lancashire, which derives its name from Middle English hol ‘hole, hollow’ + ker ‘bog, marsh’. 2. German (Hölker): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Holker in the United States?
The surname Holker saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was the 76,465th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 82,908th spot - a decrease of 8.43%. The number of individuals with this surname also diminished slightly during this period. There were 234 people named Holker in 2000, but this figure fell by 2.99% to 227 by 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Holkers per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #82,908 | -8.43% |
| Count | 234 | 227 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holker
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Holker identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In fact, this percentage increased by 2.63% from 96.58% in 2000 to 99.12% in 2010. There was no recorded change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The categories "Two or more races" and those with suppressed data (S) did not show any recorded changes either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 99.12% | 2.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |