Explore the Family Name Holter
The meaning of Holter
1. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southeastern Norway, from the indefinite plural of holt ‘holt, small wood’ (see Holt). 2. North German (also Hölter): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Westphalia called Hölt and Holt (see Holt). Compare Hoelter. 3. North German (also Hölter): habitational name from any of the places called Holter or Hölter. Compare Hoelter. 4. English (Sussex): topographic name for a ‘dweller by the wood’, from an agent derivative of Middle English holt ‘grove, wood’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Selmer, Hilmar, Knute, Lars.
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How common is the last name Holter in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Holter experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Holter was the 11,344th most common surname in the United States with 2,554 individuals carrying it. By 2010, it fell to the 12,127th spot even though the count increased marginally to 2,570. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 8.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,344 | #12,127 | -6.9% |
| Count | 2,554 | 2,570 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 0.87 | -8.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holter
With respect to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Holter, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with this last name are white, though there has been a minor decrease from 95.38% in 2000 to 94.90% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races have seen increases of 74.51% and 51.02%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of Holters who identify as Hispanic saw a modest increase of 7.38%. However, those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases of 29.79% and 32.86% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 94.9% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.6% | 7.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.48% | 51.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.89% | 74.51% |
| Black | 0.94% | 0.66% | -29.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.47% | -32.86% |