Explore the Family Name Holtorf
The meaning of Holtorf
North German: habitational name from any of several places so named, from holt ‘wood’ + dorf ‘village’. Some characteristic forenames: German Uwe.
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How common is the last name Holtorf in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holtorf's popularity has slightly declined in the U.S. from 2000 to 2010. The data shows that despite a small increase in the count from 426 to 447, its rank fell by 1.03% from 46,944 to 47,429. Additionally, the proportion per 100k decreased by 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #47,429 | -1.03% |
| Count | 426 | 447 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holtorf
Analyzing the ethnic identity related to the surname Holtorf based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's an overwhelming majority of individuals identifying as White, at 95.08% in 2010, down from 95.31% in 2000. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up to 3.58% in 2010 from 3.05% in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.17% in 2000. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 95.08% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 3.58% | 17.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |