Explore the Family Name Holweger
The meaning of Holweger
German: probably a topographic name for a person living by a high-sided road, from Middle High German hol ‘hollow’ + weg ‘way’ + the agent suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: German Eberhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Holweger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holweger has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 53,659 in 2000 to 54,178 in 2010, a change of -0.97. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people bearing the Holweger surname has actually increased from 361 to 381, reflecting a growth of 5.54 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname remained consistent at 0.13 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #54,178 | -0.97% |
| Count | 361 | 381 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holweger
Shifting focus to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showcases a predominantly White demographic associated with the surname Holweger. In 2000, around 96.68 percent identified as White, and the percentage slightly increased to 96.85 in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in both census years. Interestingly, the 2010 data shows a new group emerging, with 1.57 percent identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 96.85% | 0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |