Explore the Family Name Holzhauser
The meaning of Holzhauser
German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Holzhausen. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Holzhauser in the United States?
The surname Holzhauser has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,939th most common surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 51,941st position, marking an 8.35% decrease. The count of people bearing this last name also fell from 415 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, a decline of 3.61%. When calculated per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname also decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #51,941 | -8.35% |
| Count | 415 | 400 | -3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holzhauser
On the ethnic identity front, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Holzhauser surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 93.98% of the individuals with this surname identified as white, though this number dropped slightly to 91.5% in 2010. The census data also revealed an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 2.17% in 2000 to 4.5% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a modest increase from 1.20% to 1.25%, while those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.65% to 2.50%. No Holzhausers were recorded as identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 91.5% | -2.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.17% | 4.5% | 107.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 2.5% | -5.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.25% | 4.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |