Explore the Family Name Holtzen
The meaning of Holtzen
German: from an inflected form of Holtz ‘small wood, copse’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holtzen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holtzen has seen a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Holtzen was the 62,046th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 61,436th position, marking an increase of 0.98%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this period, with a count of 302 in 2000 jumping to 327 by 2010 — a growth rate of 8.28%. However, when taking into account the total U.S. population, the proportion of people named Holtzen per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #61,436 | 0.98% |
| Count | 302 | 327 | 8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holtzen
When looking at the ethnicity of those carrying the Holtzen name, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost all identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 99.34% claimed this ethnic identity in 2000, although this figure dipped slightly to 97.25% by 2010. There was no recorded Holtzen individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase in the percentage of Holtzens identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.34% | 97.25% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |