Explore the Family Name Holsworth
The meaning of Holsworth
English: variant of Holdsworth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holsworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holsworth experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 37,374 to 40,144, indicating a decrease of 7.41%. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 561 to 546, a decrease of 2.67%. This drop in numbers resulted in a lower proportion per 100,000 people, falling by 9.52% from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #40,144 | -7.41% |
| Count | 561 | 546 | -2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holsworth
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Holsworth, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows small shifts over the decade. In 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. The percentage of individuals who claimed two or more ethnicities decreased slightly from 2.85% to 2.56%, a change of -10.18%. The largest ethnic identity, White, experienced a minor decline from 93.05% to 91.03%, a decrease of 2.17%. On the other hand, an increase was seen in the Hispanic group, growing by 28.50% from 2.14% to 2.75%. A smaller rise was also noted in the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, which rose by 32.00% from 1.25% to 1.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.05% | 91.03% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.75% | 28.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 2.56% | -10.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 1.65% | 32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |