Explore the Family Name Hollaway
The meaning of Hollaway
English: variant of Holloway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hollaway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hollaway saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 10,072nd most common last name, but by 2010, it had risen to 9,761st place. This shows a growth rate of 3.09%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also rose during this period from 2,951 to 3,320, marking an impressive 12.5% increase. Moreover, the proportion of Hollaways per 100,000 people grew by 3.67%, from 1.09 to 1.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,072 | #9,761 | 3.09% |
| Count | 2,951 | 3,320 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.09 | 1.13 | 3.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollaway
When looking at ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census information indicates that the majority of people with the Hollaway surname identify as White, accounting for 76.41% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 75.90% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up the second-largest group, though their percentage decreased from 20.09% to 18.67% over the same period. The Hispanic representation among Hollaways increased significantly by 80.30%, rising from 1.32% to 2.38%. Additionally, there was a noticeable rise in individuals of Two or more races (from 1.46% to 1.90%) and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both of which were not represented in 2000 but made up 0.42% and 0.72% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.41% | 75.9% | -0.67% |
| Black | 20.09% | 18.67% | -7.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.38% | 80.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.9% | 30.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |