Explore the Family Name Hollings
The meaning of Hollings
English (Yorkshire): variant of Hollis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hollings in the United States?
The surname Hollings, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,399th most popular, while in 2010, it fell to 35,764th, marking a decline of approximately 3.97%. However, even with this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Hollings surname increased slightly during this period, from 623 to 628, indicating an increase of 0.8%. This suggests that while more people might carry this last name, its overall position in relation to other surnames has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #35,764 | -3.97% |
| Count | 623 | 628 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollings
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hollings surname has seen various changes. The data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with this surname identified as Black, although the percentage decreased slightly from 55.06% in 2000 to 50.48% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as White increased from 41.09% to 42.83% over the same time period. There was also a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw growth, from 2.57% to 3.82%. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.06% | 50.48% | -8.32% |
| White | 41.09% | 42.83% | 4.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 3.82% | 48.64% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.75% | 118.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |