Explore the Family Name Holsing
The meaning of Holsing
Probably an altered form of German Holzing (see Holzinger).
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How common is the last name Holsing in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holsing saw a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,208th most popular surname but by 2010, it had risen to become the 73,215th most common, marking a change of approximately 3.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an upward trend, growing from 235 in 2000 to 265 in 2010 - a rise of 12.77%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname Holsing per 100,000 remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #73,215 | 3.93% |
| Count | 235 | 265 | 12.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holsing
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Holsing surname identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease in percentage from 97.45% in 2000 to 94.34% in 2010. Notably, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or Latino in 2000, by 2010, this group made up 3.02% of the Holsing population. There were no reported changes in the other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 94.34% | -3.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |