Explore the Family Name Holte
The meaning of Holte
1. North German: variant of Holt. 2. North German: habitational name from any of several places so named. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads, most of them named from the dative singular of holt (see Holt). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorg, Erik, Helmer, Hjalmer, Knute, Nels, Nordahl, Selmer, Swen, Thorvald.
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How common is the last name Holte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holte has seen mild fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Holte was ranked as the 15,408th most popular surname, with 1,747 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank slightly decreased to 15,429, representing a marginal decline of 0.14%. However, the actual count of people with the surname increased by 8.7% to 1,899 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a modest decrease of 1.54%, moving from 0.65 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,408 | #15,429 | -0.14% |
| Count | 1,747 | 1,899 | 8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.64 | -1.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holte
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals certain shifts among those with the surname Holte. In 2000, the vast majority identified as White (93.36%), while smaller percentages identified as Black (3.66%) or Hispanic (1.49%). By 2010, there had been a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as White (90.05%), offset by an increase in both the Black (4.53%) and Hispanic (3.42%) populations. This period also saw a noteworthy increase of 19.59% in those reporting two or more ethnic identities, from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 90.05% | -3.55% |
| Black | 3.66% | 4.53% | 23.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 3.42% | 129.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.16% | 19.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |