Explore the Family Name Holsinger
The meaning of Holsinger
Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Holzinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holsinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Holsinger saw a minor dip from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 9,417th in the year 2000 and slipped slightly to 9,813th by 2010, representing a decrease of 4.21%. However, the overall count of individuals with the Holsinger surname increased by 4.17% during the same period, rising from 3,167 to 3,299. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also declined slightly by 4.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,417 | #9,813 | -4.21% |
| Count | 3,167 | 3,299 | 4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.17 | 1.12 | -4.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holsinger
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the Holsinger surname has shown some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, most identified as White (95.48%), down slightly from 96.75% in 2000. The percentage identifying as Hispanic experienced the most significant growth, increasing from 0.51% to 1.33%, a change of 160.78%. Those identifying under 'Two or more races' also saw an increase, growing from 1.29% to 1.85%. On the other hand, there was a decrease in those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with changes of -14.29% and -35.00% respectively. The percentage of people identifying as Black experienced a slight rise, going up from 0.51% to 0.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 95.48% | -1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.85% | 43.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 1.33% | 160.78% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.64% | 25.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.39% | -35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.3% | -14.29% |