Explore the Family Name Hollenberg
The meaning of Hollenberg
German and Dutch: habitational name from any of the places so called in North Rhine-Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hollenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hollenberg has seen slight changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 44,574 which had dipped to 47,878 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.41%. The census count of individuals with this surname also showed a marginal decline of 2.64% from 454 to 442 over the same decade. Similarly, the proportion of people named Hollenberg per 100,000 decreased by 11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #47,878 | -7.41% |
| Count | 454 | 442 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollenberg
When it comes to the ethnic identity attached to the surname Hollenberg, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows stability with some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Hollenberg surname identified as White, with a slight decrease of 0.82% from 95.81% in 2000 to 95.02% in 2010. The representation of the Hispanic ethnicity within the Hollenberg surname increased by 75.00%, moving from 2.20% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 95.02% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.85% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |