Explore the Family Name Holy
The meaning of Holy
1. Czech and Slovak (Holý): from holý ‘naked, bare, bald’, thus a nickname denoting either a young, beardless man, a bald or clean-shaven man, or a destitute person. 2. English: variant of Holley.
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How common is the last name Holy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holy has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Holy surname was ranked 28,856 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it had improved its standing to 28,729, marking a 0.44 percent change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 776 to 829, illustrating a growth rate of 6.83 percent. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the proportion slightly decreased by 3.45 percent, from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,856 | #28,729 | 0.44% |
| Count | 776 | 829 | 6.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holy
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Holy surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a negligible difference of -0.01 percent over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases in the number of people with this surname, by 24.52 percent and 35.34 percent respectively. The population of Holy surname holders who identified as Black also experienced a small growth of 3.27 percent. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease of 60 percent, while the count of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Holy surname dropped by 16.38 percent. It's important to note that "(S)" indicates that some data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.72% | 90.71% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.14% | 35.34% |
| Black | 2.45% | 2.53% | 3.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 1.93% | 24.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 0.97% | -16.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0.72% | -60% |