Explore the Family Name Holl
The meaning of Holl
1. German and Dutch: topographic name from Middle High German, Middle Low German hol ‘hollow, hole’. 2. German: from a short form of Hold. 3. German (Höll): variant of Helle 1, found chiefly in Bavaria. 4. English: variant of Hole. 5. Dutch: from the personal name Holle, from an ancient Germanic compound name with the element hold ‘loyalty’, for instance Holdert, Hollebrand, Holger and Holmer. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Heinz, Erna, Fritz, Horst, Jurgen, Lorenz, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Holl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Holl" has experienced a decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked 9395 in terms of common usage across the US, with a count of 3179, equating to a proportion of 1.18 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 11685 and the count reduced to 2682, reflecting a 15.63% decrease. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 22.88%, down to 0.91.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,395 | #11,685 | -24.37% |
| Count | 3,179 | 2,682 | -15.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.18 | 0.91 | -22.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holl
The ethnicity associated with the Holl surname shows variations according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming 88.11% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 87.21% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as part of two or more races increased from 1.32% to 1.68% and 1.04% to 1.75% respectively. The most significant change was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, where the percentage more than doubled from 2.14% in 2000 to 4.40% in 2010. Meanwhile, the number of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Holl surname saw considerable decreases. The number of Black individuals fell by 32.80% while the number of American Indian and Alaskan Natives fell by 35.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.11% | 87.21% | -1.02% |
| Black | 6.83% | 4.59% | -32.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 4.4% | 105.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.75% | 68.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 1.68% | 27.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.37% | -35.09% |