Explore the Family Name Hollenback
The meaning of Hollenback
Americanized form of German Hollenbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hollenback in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hollenback has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, Hollenback was ranked 30,443 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed to 28,679, a rise of 5.79%. The number of people with the surname also increased from 724 in 2000 to 831 in 2010, marking an increase of 14.78%. The proportion of people named Hollenback per 100,000 also saw a slight increase, from 0.27 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #28,679 | 5.79% |
| Count | 724 | 831 | 14.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollenback
Shifting focus to ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname Hollenback identify as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 93.23% in 2000 to 90.73% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic saw an increase of 45.41%, moving from 2.07% to 3.01%, while those identifying as Black also saw substantial growth, increasing from 0.83% to 1.93%. Those who identified with two or more races grew by 40.56%, and those of Asian/Pacific Islander descent decreased by 27.71%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained fairly stable, decreasing only slightly from 1.24% to 1.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.23% | 90.73% | -2.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.01% | 45.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.53% | 40.56% |
| Black | 0.83% | 1.93% | 132.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 1.2% | -3.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.6% | -27.71% |