Explore the Family Name Hollingshed
The meaning of Hollingshed
English (Jersey): variant of Hollingshead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hollingshed in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hollingshed saw a notable surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It jumped from rank 35,585 to 32,562 in that time period, marking an upward shift of 8.5%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 18.06%, from 598 in 2000 to 706 people in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also rose by 9.09%, moving from 0.22 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,585 | #32,562 | 8.5% |
| Count | 598 | 706 | 18.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollingshed
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hollingshed shifted somewhat over the course of a decade, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic proportions remained at zero, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races nearly doubled, growing from 2.51% in 2000 to 4.96% in 2010. The portion identifying as White saw a slight reduction of 7.61%, moving from 16.56% to 15.30%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw growth, increasing by 70.00% from 1.00% to 1.70%. However, the majority of people with the surname Hollingshed identified as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 79.60% to 76.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.6% | 76.91% | -3.38% |
| White | 16.56% | 15.3% | -7.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 4.96% | 97.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 1.7% | 70% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |