Explore the Family Name Hollenshead
The meaning of Hollenshead
English: variant of Hollingshead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hollenshead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hollenshead has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,428 in terms of prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to a ranking of 70,208. Although its rank decreased, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 264 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.68%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there has been a decrease of 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #70,208 | -1.12% |
| Count | 264 | 279 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollenshead
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Hollenshead identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.86%, though it declined slightly to 95.34% in 2010. The census reported negligible or zero counts for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. A new development in 2010 was the emergence of some individuals identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic, making up 2.15% of all Hollensheads.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.86% | 95.34% | -3.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| 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% |