Explore the Family Name Holshouser
The meaning of Holshouser
Americanized form of German Holzhauser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holshouser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holshouser saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 24,663rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 25,810th position, representing a 4.65% decline. However, the total count of individuals with the Holshouser surname increased marginally from 949 to 954 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 0.53%. The proportion per 100k people also experienced an 8.57% decrease, dropping from 0.35 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,663 | #25,810 | -4.65% |
| Count | 949 | 954 | 0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holshouser
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Holshouser. In 2000, nearly all (97.05%) identified as White, a figure that increased slightly to 97.38% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented 1.58% in 2000, but this fell to 1.05% in 2010, showing a significant decrease of 33.54%. There was no change in those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. Interestingly, there was a notable increase among those identifying with two or more races, from 0.53% in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010, representing a substantial growth of 98.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 97.38% | 0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 1.05% | 98.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.05% | -33.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |