Explore the Family Name Holland
The meaning of Holland
1. English, German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, French, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Holland, a province of the Netherlands. 2. English: habitational name from Downholland or Upholland (Lancashire), Hulland (Derbyshire), the Parts of Holland, one of the three administrative subdivisions of Lincolnshire, any of the four places called Hoyland (southern Yorkshire), and possibly Great and Little Holland (Essex). The placenames all derive from Old English hōh ‘heel, spur of land’ + land ‘land’. 3. English: habitational name either from Hoeland (Farm) in Bury (Sussex), or from Holland’s Barn in Albourne (Sussex). The placename in Bury has the same etymology as in 1 above, while the placename in Albourne may derive from Old English hol ‘hole, hollow’ + land ‘land’. 4. English: habitational name from one or other of the minor places called Holland in Devon, especially that in Bradstone. Most of the placenames derive from Old English hol ‘hole, hollow’ or hōh ‘heel, spur of land’ + land ‘land’, though Holland in Plympton Saint Mary derives from the Old English personal name Hūna + Old English land. 5. English: possibly an variant of Oldland, a habitational name from Oldland (Gloucestershire). The placename means ‘the old land’, from Old English eald ‘old’ + land ‘land’. Compare Aland 2. 6. Irish (Cork): variant of Holian. 7. Norwegian (Hølland): habitational name from the farm name Hølland, found in two places in southwestern Norway, a compound of Old Norse hylr ‘deep pool in a river’ and land ‘(piece of) land, farmstead’. 8. Dutch and German: habitational name from any of several places so named.
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How common is the last name Holland in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Holland saw a slight decrease in rank from 276 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, which corresponds to a change of -10.51%. However, the actual number of individuals carrying the Holland surname increased by 2.66% during this period, growing from 99,885 in 2000 to 102,538 by 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Holland per 100,000 people decreased by 6.13%, from 37.03 in 2000 to 34.76 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #276 | #305 | -10.51% |
| Count | 99,885 | 102,538 | 2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 37.03 | 34.76 | -6.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holland
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the Holland surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers identified as White, accounting for 78.86% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 76.77% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Black, showing a minimal increase from 17.23% in 2000 to 17.67% in 2010. Interestingly, the representation of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth at 62.33%, rising from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. Those identifying as Two or more races also saw a substantial increase of 40.26% over the decade. Asians/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives represented the smallest proportions, though both groups experienced growth rates of 27.78% and 3.64% respectively over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.86% | 76.77% | -2.65% |
| Black | 17.23% | 17.67% | 2.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.37% | 62.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.16% | 40.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.57% | 3.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.46% | 27.78% |
Holland ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Holland is British & Irish, which comprises 56.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (19.8%) and Scandinavian (3.8%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Nigerian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.2% |
| French & German | 19.8% |
| Scandinavian | 3.8% |
| Other | 20.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Holland
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Holland have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 86.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 86.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 86.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 86.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 86.10% |
What Holland haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Holland is R-DF101, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-DF101 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z11 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Smith, Cooper, Taylor, Thompson, White, Wilson, Clarke, Saunders, Green, Clark.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Holland surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Holland have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Holland" Surname 43.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Holland" Surname 28.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Holland" Surname 23.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Holland" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Holland?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Holland are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition