Explore the Family Name Hollender
The meaning of Hollender
German: variant of Hollander. This surname is also found in Denmark, while in North America this may also be an altered form of the Danish cognate Hollænder.
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How common is the last name Hollender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hollender experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Hollender was ranked 53,556th in popularity with a count of 362. By 2010, its rank improved to 51,066 while the count increased to 408 — a rise of 12.71%. During this decade, the proportion of Hollenders per 100,000 people also grew by 7.69%, indicating a greater prevalence of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #51,066 | 4.65% |
| Count | 362 | 408 | 12.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollender
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hollender, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White background. In 2000, 96.41% of the Hollenders identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 95.1% by 2010. The representation of Hispanics within the Hollender population saw a significant increase during this period, rising from 1.38% to 3.43%. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories had no individuals identifying with the Hollender surname in either census year. Similarly, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.21% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 95.1% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 3.43% | 148.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |