Explore the Family Name Holmen
The meaning of Holmen
1. Norwegian and Danish: variant of Holm, from the definite singular form. 2. Swedish (mainly Holmén): ornamental, topographic, or a habitational name formed with the (placename) element holm(e) ‘small island’ + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Britt, Agnar, Bjorn, Holger, Juel.
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How common is the last name Holmen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Holmen' decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,398th most popular surname in the country. However, by 2010, it had dropped to 27,783rd place, a decline of 9.39%. The number of individuals carrying the 'Holmen' name also fell from 915 in 2000 to 865 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.46%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #27,783 | -9.39% |
| Count | 915 | 865 | -5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.29 | -14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holmen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the 'Holmen' surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 91.58% to 88.32%. Those identifying as Black increased from 3.61% to 5.20%, marking an increase of 44.04%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also increased, from 2.73% to 3.35%. Furthermore, there was a rise in those reporting their ethnicity as two or more races, increasing from 1.53% to 1.85%. No 'Holmen' individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 88.32% | -3.56% |
| Black | 3.61% | 5.2% | 44.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.35% | 22.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.85% | 20.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |