Explore the Family Name Holsomback
The meaning of Holsomback
Probably an altered form of German Huelsenbeck, a habitational name from a place called Hülsenbecke in Westphalia or Brandenburg.
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How common is the last name Holsomback in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holsomback experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,091st most popular surname in the United States, with about 735 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it fell slightly to the 31,554th position, with only two fewer individuals (733) having this surname. This represents a decrease of 4.86% in rank and a marginal decline of 0.27% in count. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 7.41%, indicating that the name has become slightly less common overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,091 | #31,554 | -4.86% |
| Count | 735 | 733 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holsomback
The ethnicity associated with the Holsomback surname also saw some changes over this decade. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, the majority of those with the Holsomback surname identified as White (96.05%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.63%) or belonging to two or more races (1.63%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native at this time. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.45%), there was an increase in the percentages identifying as Hispanic (2.32%) and those identifying with two or more races (3.00%). Notably, there was also a new category of individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.68%), whereas no change was observed for the categories Asian/Pacific Islander and Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 93.45% | -2.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 3% | 84.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.32% | 42.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |