Explore the Family Name Holyfield
The meaning of Holyfield
English: variant of Hollifield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holyfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Holyfield has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Holyfield was ranked 15,691 among all surnames, with approximately 1,710 individuals carrying it, equating to about 0.63 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 16,157, even though the actual count of people with the surname increased to 1,790. However, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased marginally to 0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,691 | #16,157 | -2.97% |
| Count | 1,710 | 1,790 | 4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.61 | -3.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holyfield
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Holyfield. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.29 to 0.61), Black (from 32.75 to 34.75), and Hispanic (from 1.70 to 2.23). The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also slightly increased from 2.69 to 2.79. However, those identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 61.81 to 58.88, as did American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, which fell from 0.76 to 0.73.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.81% | 58.88% | -4.74% |
| Black | 32.75% | 34.75% | 6.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 2.79% | 3.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.23% | 31.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0.73% | -3.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.61% | 110.34% |