Explore the Family Name Holstine
The meaning of Holstine
Americanized form of German Holstein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holstine in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Holstine saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Holstine was ranked 25,754 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 28,311 - a change of approximately -9.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 898 to 844 during this decade, marking a -6.01% shift. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased as well, falling from 0.33 to 0.29, or a -12.12% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,754 | #28,311 | -9.93% |
| Count | 898 | 844 | -6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holstine
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Holstine surname bearers over the same ten-year period. The majority identified as White, although this percentage did drop slightly from 97.10% in 2000 to 96.09% in 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identity in either year. Those identifying as having two or more races increased from 0.89% to 1.07%, a change of 20.22%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.78% to 1.30%, increasing by 66.67%. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 0.78% to 0.59%, a decrease of -24.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.09% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.3% | 66.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.07% | 20.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.59% | -24.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |