Explore the Family Name Holms
The meaning of Holms
Scottish: variant of Holmes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holms in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Holms" experienced a noticeable decrease between 2000 and 2010. It fell from the rank of 40,019 to 54,637, marking a decline of approximately 36.53%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased by around 26.94%, from 516 in 2000 to 377 in 2010. This change is also reflected in the proportion per 100k, which saw a reduction of 31.58% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #54,637 | -36.53% |
| Count | 516 | 377 | -26.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.13 | -31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holms
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname "Holms" also underwent some changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased by 1.47%, from 69.19% in 2000 to 68.17% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of those identifying as Black showed a modest increase, growing from 24.81% to 25.73%. There was negligible change within the Hispanic community, increasing minimally from 2.91% to 2.92%. However, the portion of individuals who identified with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly by 31.61%, from 3.10% to 2.12%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.19% | 68.17% | -1.47% |
| Black | 24.81% | 25.73% | 3.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 2.92% | 0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 2.12% | -31.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |