Explore the Family Name Holtman
The meaning of Holtman
1. Dutch: variant of Holt + man ‘man’. 2. Americanized form of German Holtmann.
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How common is the last name Holtman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Holtman has been steadily growing in the United States. In 2000, Holtman was ranked as the 15,413th most popular last name, with a count of 1,746 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the surname had climbed to the 14,624th position and the count increased to 2,035. This represents a growth of 5.12% in rank and a significant increase of 16.55% in the count. The proportion per 100,000 also grew by 6.15%, from 0.65 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,413 | #14,624 | 5.12% |
| Count | 1,746 | 2,035 | 16.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.69 | 6.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holtman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Holtman also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of Holtmans identified as White at 96.51%, but this decreased to 94.20% by 2010. While the percentage of Holtmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was 0 in 2000, by 2010 these figures changed to 0.49% and 0.25% respectively. The percentages of those identifying as Two or More Races rose from 1.37% to 1.72%. Similarly, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black also saw substantial increases, from 0.80% to 2.11% and 0.63% to 1.23% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 94.2% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 2.11% | 163.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.72% | 25.55% |
| Black | 0.63% | 1.23% | 95.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |