Explore the Family Name Hollinghead
The meaning of Hollinghead
English: habitational name from Hollinhead in Tockholes (Lancashire), which is recorded as Le Holynhed in 1381. The placename derives from Middle English holin ‘holly’ + hed ‘head’, also ‘top, hill’ (Old English holegn, hēafod).
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How common is the last name Hollinghead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hollinghead has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 65,298 to 65,782, a change of -0.74%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 6% over the same period, growing from 284 to 301. The proportion per 100,000 people, though, experienced a minor dip of about 9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #65,782 | -0.74% |
| Count | 284 | 301 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollinghead
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Hollinghead surname identify as White, with an increase from 80.63% in 2000 to 82.72% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable growth in the percentage identifying as two or more races, increasing from 3.17% to 4.98%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a decrease of around 14%, and the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped completely. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.63% | 82.72% | 2.59% |
| Black | 12.32% | 10.63% | -13.72% |
| Two or More Races | 3.17% | 4.98% | 57.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.46% | 0% | -100% |