Explore the Family Name Holzschuh
The meaning of Holzschuh
German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of wooden shoes (clogs), from Middle High German holz ‘wood’ + schuoch ‘shoe’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holzschuh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holzschuh has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,060 in terms of popularity and dropped to 43,511 by 2010, a change of -5.97%. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 501 in 2000 to 496 in 2010, representing a -1% change. The proportion of individuals named Holzschuh per 100,000 people also decreased by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #43,511 | -5.97% |
| Count | 501 | 496 | -1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holzschuh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Holzschuh identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 98.80% to 96.98%. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Both these groups were unrepresented in 2000 but comprised 1.01% of the Holzschuh population each in 2010. There were no changes in the populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black, as these categories remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 96.98% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |