Explore the Family Name Hollin
The meaning of Hollin
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Hollen.
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How common is the last name Hollin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hollin experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 26,924th in terms of prevalence, dropping to 29,447th by 2010 -- a decrease of 9.37%. The number of individuals bearing the Hollin surname also declined from 848 in 2000 to 802 in 2010, representing a reduction rate of 5.42%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of this surname fell by 12.9%, from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,924 | #29,447 | -9.37% |
| Count | 848 | 802 | -5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollin
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the surname Hollin showed some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no reported instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races nearly doubled, rising from 1.42% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with the proportion slightly decreasing from 80.90% to 80.17%. Hispanic representation saw a substantial drop of 31.50%, going from 2.00% to 1.37%. A slight increase was noted in the Black community from 14.86% to 15.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 80.17% | -0.9% |
| Black | 14.86% | 15.09% | 1.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.74% | 92.96% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 1.37% | -31.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |