Explore the Family Name Hollett
The meaning of Hollett
English (Devon): variant of Howlett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hollett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hollett has seen a change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,038 but fell to 40,976 by 2010, which is a decrease of approximately 20.38%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 631 in 2000 to 532 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 15.69%. This resulted in the proportion per 100k people decreasing from 0.23 to 0.18, a decline of around 21.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,038 | #40,976 | -20.38% |
| Count | 631 | 532 | -15.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollett
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hollett, the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion slightly decreased from 96.04% to 94.74%. There was a marginal increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those belonging to two or more races, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.32% and 1.50% respectively in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a significant reduction from 2.06% to 1.32%, while Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 94.74% | -1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Black | 2.06% | 1.32% | -35.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |