Explore the Family Name Holzhauer
The meaning of Holzhauer
German: occupational name for a wood cutter, Middle High German holzhouwer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Heinrich.
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How common is the last name Holzhauer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Holzhauer has moderately increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname went from 26,946 in 2000 to 26,362 in 2010, marking a 2.17% increase. In terms of count, there were 847 individuals with the Holzhauer surname in 2000 which rose to 926 in 2010, indicating a 9.33% increase. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,946 | #26,362 | 2.17% |
| Count | 847 | 926 | 9.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holzhauer
Regarding ethnic identity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the Holzhauer surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 96.58% in 2000 to 96.22% in 2010. The next largest group identifies with two or more races, seeing a rise from 1.53% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. A small percentage also identifies as Hispanic, increasing from 0.71% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010. Fewer than 1% identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with numbers for these groups remaining relatively stable or slightly decreasing over the decade. There was no data available for individuals identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 96.22% | -0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.73% | 13.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 0.97% | 36.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.54% | -8.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |