Explore the Family Name Hollingworth
The meaning of Hollingworth
English: variant of Hollingsworth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hollingworth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hollingworth has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, Hollingworth was ranked 29,728th in terms of commonality and by 2010, it dropped to 32,994th place, showing a decrease of 10.99%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 747 in 2000 to 694 in 2010, marking a 7.1% reduction. The proportion of Hollingworths per 100k people fell from 0.28 to 0.24 over this period, indicating a decline of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,728 | #32,994 | -10.99% |
| Count | 747 | 694 | -7.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollingworth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hollingworth has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the proportion of individuals identifying as White increased from 78.58% in 2000 to 80.98% in 2010, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as Black, dropping from 16.47% to 12.68%. Interestingly, an increase was observed in the Hispanic demographic, which rose from 1.34% to 2.74%. Additionally, small percentages were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in 2010, which were not previously reported in 2000. The group identifying with two or more races saw a minor decline from 2.14% to 2.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.58% | 80.98% | 3.05% |
| Black | 16.47% | 12.68% | -23.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.74% | 104.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 2.02% | -5.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |