Explore the Family Name Hollinsworth
The meaning of Hollinsworth
English: variant of Hollingsworth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hollinsworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hollinsworth has shown a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 42,912 in the United States but dropped drastically to 64,200 in 2010 - a decrease of almost 50 percent. The census count also reflected this trend with a decrease from 475 individuals carrying the surname in 2000 to only 310 in 2010. This represents a drop of nearly 35 percent. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people also fell by about 39 percent between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #64,200 | -49.61% |
| Count | 475 | 310 | -34.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.11 | -38.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollinsworth
Regarding ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Hollinsworth identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 74.11% in 2000 to 70.32% in 2010. At the same time, those identifying as Black increased their representation from 21.68% to 26.13%. Interestingly, there were some Hollinsworths in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this category was not represented in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease from 2.53% to 1.94%. No significant changes were seen among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.11% | 70.32% | -5.11% |
| Black | 21.68% | 26.13% | 20.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 1.94% | -23.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |