Explore the Family Name Holten
The meaning of Holten
1. Dutch (also Van Holten) and North German: habitational name from any of the places so called, from Low German holt ‘holt, copse, small wood’. There are two in the Dutch province of Overijssel and another near Oberhausen in the Rhineland. 2. Danish: variant of Holt. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named, either from the definite singular form of holt ‘holt, small wood’ (see Holt), or from holt ‘hill, stony slope’. 4. English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Holton. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Hjalmer, Lars, Nils.
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How common is the last name Holten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Holten' has slightly dipped in recent years. In 2000, it ranked 27009 in popularity, with a total count of 844 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 27950, marking a decrease of 3.48%. Nevertheless, the actual number of people with the surname 'Holten' increased marginally from 844 to 858, a growth of 1.66%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,009 | #27,950 | -3.48% |
| Count | 844 | 858 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holten
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Holten', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting trends. Predominantly, the 'Holten' surname is associated with those identifying as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.67% in 2000 to 91.61% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Individuals identifying as Black and bearing 'Holten' as their surname increased from 2.13% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010. The most notable change was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, where the presence of the surname 'Holten' skyrocketed by 250.60%, from 0.83% to 2.91%. Lastly, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 7.89%, from 1.90% to 1.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 91.61% | -3.23% |
| Black | 2.13% | 3.26% | 53.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 2.91% | 250.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.75% | -7.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |