Explore the Family Name Holsclaw
The meaning of Holsclaw
Americanized form of German Holzklau (see Holtzclaw).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holsclaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holsclaw saw a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 23,657th most common surname and by 2010, it had moved up to the 23,618th position, indicating a growth rate of 0.16%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 999 in 2000 to 1,074 in 2010, a change of 7.51%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined by 2.7% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,657 | #23,618 | 0.16% |
| Count | 999 | 1,074 | 7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holsclaw
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Holsclaw surname identify as White, with 97.5% in 2000 and 96.46% in 2010. There was a minor decrease of 1.07% between these years. The number of Holsclaws identifying with two or more races increased by 58%, from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. The percentage of those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose by 30.00%, from 0.50% to 0.65%. Interestingly, there was no data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic identities in 2000 or 2010, but the Black community started to appear in 2010, representing 0.56% of the Holsclaws.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 96.46% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.58% | 58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.65% | 30% |
| Black | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |