Explore the Family Name Holzer
The meaning of Holzer
1. German (also Hölzer): topographic name for a forest dweller, from Middle High German holz ‘wood, copse’ (see Holz) + the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. This surname (in any of possible meanings; see also 2 and 3 below) is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine), Czechia, and Poland. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Hölzer): occupational name for a woodcutter or someone who sold wood, from an agent derivative of German Holz ‘wood’. 3. German (Hölzer): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Holz. Compare Helzer, Hoelzer, and Holtzer. 4. In some cases also a Germanized form of Slovenian Holcer or of its rare variant Holcar: topographic name for a forest dweller or occupational name for a woodman, of German origin (see above), often applied as a translation into German of Slovenian cognate surnames, such as Lesnik and Lesar. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Siegfried, Franz, Hans, Helmut, Mathias, Alfons, Aloys, Frieda, Fritz, Guenter, Gunther.
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How common is the last name Holzer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Holzer experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Holzer stood at rank 7867 but dropped to 8446 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.36%. While its popularity rank dipped, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 3901 to 3911 over the same period. However, the proportion of people named Holzer per 100,000 people decreased by 8.28% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,867 | #8,446 | -7.36% |
| Count | 3,901 | 3,911 | 0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.45 | 1.33 | -8.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holzer
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there has been some shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Holzer between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.10%), a figure that slightly decreased to 95.22% in 2010. There was significant growth within the Hispanic group which saw an increase of 66.23%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group also experienced growth of 34.21%. The percentage of Holzers identifying with two or more races dropped slightly, as did those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Black group saw the most substantial decrease, dropping by 39.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.22% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.56% | 66.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.18% | -4.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.51% | 34.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.33% | -19.51% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0.2% | -39.39% |
Holzer ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Holzer is French & German, which comprises 37.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (32.4%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (10.2%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.6% |
| British & Irish | 32.4% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 10.2% |
| Other | 19.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Holzer
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Holzer have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 74.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 74.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 73.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
What Holzer haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Holzer is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and E-M5021, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Shore, Noel, Bradshaw, Ott, Chester, Ackerman, Cramer, Haley, Wiles, Webber.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Holzer surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Holzer have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Holzer" Surname 63.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Holzer" Surname 28.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Holzer" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Holzer" Surname 16.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Holzer?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Holzer are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition