Explore the Family Name Holtzlander
The meaning of Holtzlander
German (Holtzländer): habitational name for someone from a region called Holzland (‘Woodland’), either one in Thuringia or one in the Palatinate, or a topographic name for someone living in a woodland. The surname Hol(t)zländer is no longer found in Germany. Compare Holtslander, Hulslander, and Hultslander.
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How common is the last name Holtzlander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Holtzlander witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Holtzlander was ranked 111,740 in terms of popularity amongst surnames, slipping to 116,829 in 2010—a dip of -4.55 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 146 to 149, marking a 2.05 percent growth. Furthermore, the proportion of Holtzlanders per 100k individuals remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #116,829 | -4.55% |
| Count | 146 | 149 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holtzlander
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the last name Holtzlander identified as White. In 2000, 97.26 percent of the Holtzlanders identified as White, which saw a slight increase to 98.66 percent in 2010. The rest of the categories—Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native—recorded no significant changes in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 98.66% | 1.44% |
| 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% |