Explore the Family Name Holzknecht
The meaning of Holzknecht
German: occupational name for a forester’s or forest ranger’s assistant, from Old High German holz ‘wood’ + knecht ‘boy, apprentice, servant’.
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How common is the last name Holzknecht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holzknecht saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,046th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 65,593rd place, representing a 5.72% drop in ranking. However, the number of individuals with this surname remained constant at 302. As a result, the proportion of people named Holzknecht per 100,000 fell by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #65,593 | -5.72% |
| Count | 302 | 302 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holzknecht
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of those with the Holzknecht surname identify as White. This percentage increased slightly from 95.7% in 2000 to 96.36% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics within this surname stayed stable at 2.32% in both census years. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 96.36% | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |