Explore the Family Name Holmlund
The meaning of Holmlund
Swedish and Norwegian: ornamental name composed of the elements holm ‘island’ (possibly from a placename) + lund ‘grove’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holmlund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Holmlund has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Holmlund ranked 49,671 in terms of popularity and rose to 47,706 in 2010, a growth rate of approximately 3.96%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew by nearly 12%, from 397 in 2000 to 444 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #47,706 | 3.96% |
| Count | 397 | 444 | 11.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holmlund
In respect to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the Holmlund surname identify as white, with percentages of 97.48% in 2000 and 97.30% in 2010. There was a slight decrease of about 0.18% over this time period. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased by just over 10% from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 97.3% | -0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.58% | -10.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |