Explore the Family Name Holsten
The meaning of Holsten
North German: variant of Holstein or Holst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holsten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Holsten has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Holsten was ranked 24,061 in terms of popularity and had a count of 978. However, by 2010, the rank fell slightly to 25,226 and the count marginally increased to 982. This represents a popularity change of -4.84% and a count increase of 0.41%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of -8.33%, moving from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,061 | #25,226 | -4.84% |
| Count | 978 | 982 | 0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holsten
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Holsten surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of -1.83% over this period. In 2000, 93.46% identified as White compared to 91.75% in 2010. Representation among those who identify as Black also decreased, falling from 3.27% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. Conversely, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.43% in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying with two or more races, down -13.73% from 1.53% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.46% | 91.75% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 3.46% | 141.96% |
| Black | 3.27% | 2.24% | -31.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.32% | -13.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |