Explore the Family Name Holschuh
The meaning of Holschuh
German: metonymic occupational name for a clog maker, from Middle Low German holt ‘wood’ + scho ‘shoe’ (see Hoelscher). Some characteristic forenames: German Albrecht.
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How common is the last name Holschuh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holschuh saw a slight uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,572nd in terms of commonality in the United States, but by 2010, it climbed to the 63,068th spot, marking a change of 2.33%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 288 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, experiencing a growth rate of 10.07%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #63,068 | 2.33% |
| Count | 288 | 317 | 10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holschuh
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Holschuh has shown some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.88% of those with this surname identified as white, dropping slightly to 94.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.74% to 1.89%, marking an 8.62% increase. The census also recorded for the first time in 2010 that 2.52% of people with this surname identified themselves as belonging to two or more races. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 94.32% | -2.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.89% | 8.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |