Explore the Family Name Holling
The meaning of Holling
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Hollen. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places so named. Some characteristic forenames: German Ilse, Inge, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Holling in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Holling' has seen quite a drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,704th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 42,640th position, marking a decline of approximately 34.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 689 in 2000 to 508 in 2010, a significant decrease of 26.27%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Holling per 100k population also fell by roughly 34.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,704 | #42,640 | -34.49% |
| Count | 689 | 508 | -26.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.17 | -34.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holling
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a fluctuation in ethnic identities associated with the surname 'Holling' between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively stable, dropping just slightly from 78.81% to 78.74%, other groups saw more noticeable changes. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 12.61%, and those reporting two or more races increased by an impressive 72.50%. Conversely, the representation of Black individuals with the surname Holling fell by 17.13%. Interestingly, in both 2000 and 2010, no data was reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, possibly due to suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.81% | 78.74% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 7.69% | 8.66% | 12.61% |
| Black | 10.45% | 8.66% | -17.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.76% | 72.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |