Explore the Family Name Holsman
The meaning of Holsman
Americanized form of German Holzmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holsman in the United States?
The surname Holsman saw a decline in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census periods. In 2000, it ranked as the 67,936th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 77,788th, a decrease of 14.5%. The total number of individuals with the Holsman surname also fell, from 271 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, representing a reduction of 9.23%. The proportion of people with the Holsman surname per 100,000 population decreased by 20% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #77,788 | -14.5% |
| Count | 271 | 246 | -9.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holsman
In terms of ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Holsman surname identified as White. This group increased from 94.46% in 2000 to 97.56% in 2010. There was a 100% decrease in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, while those reporting as two or more races also dropped to zero. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black in either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 97.56% | 3.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.85% | 0% | -100% |