Explore the Family Name Holscher
The meaning of Holscher
North German (Hölscher): see Hoelscher. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Holscher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holscher has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,833 and had a count of 1,047 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 24,325 with 1,031 people carrying the name, marking a change of -6.53% in rank and -1.53% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10.26%, from 0.39 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,833 | #24,325 | -6.53% |
| Count | 1,047 | 1,031 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holscher
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Holscher. It shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with 97.52% in 2000 and 95.54% in 2010, experiencing a minor decrease of 2.03%. The percentage of Hispanics with this surname increased significantly from 1.62% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010, an increase of 85.8%. Individuals identifying as Black or Two or more races were minimal, with the latter decreasing from 0.76% in 2000 to 0.58% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 95.54% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.01% | 85.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.58% | -23.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |