Explore the Family Name Holzwarth
The meaning of Holzwarth
German: occupational name for a forest warden, from Middle High German holz ‘wood’ + wart ‘keeper, guardian’. Compare Holtgrewe. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erna, Ernst, Guenther.
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How common is the last name Holzwarth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Holzwarth saw a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,674 in the U.S., and its rank dropped slightly to 29,822 in 2010, marking a 4% decline. The count of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 782 to 788 over the same period, indicating a growth rate of 0.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.29 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,674 | #29,822 | -4% |
| Count | 782 | 788 | 0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holzwarth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Holzwarth witnessed some changes from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census findings. Individuals identifying as White remained the majority, although their percentage decreased from 96.8% to 93.4%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, from 1.53% in 2000 to 4.57% in 2010 — a nearly 199% rise. The group "Two or More Races" also experienced growth, doubling from 0.64% to 1.27%. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander remained fairly steady with a slight drop of 1.56%, while the percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native were suppressed or remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 93.4% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 4.57% | 198.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 1.27% | 98.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.63% | -1.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |