Explore the Family Name Holthus
The meaning of Holthus
North German: variant of Holthaus. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Holthus in the United States?
The surname Holthus, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,119th and dropped marginally to 51,512th in 2010, representing a change of -0.77. However, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 383 to 404, a 5.48% rise, during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #51,512 | -0.77% |
| Count | 383 | 404 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holthus
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Holthus surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly tied to White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly 99% of individuals with this surname identified as White, showing a slight increase from 98.96% to 99.01%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Holthus surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.96% | 99.01% | 0.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |