Explore the Family Name Holzworth
The meaning of Holzworth
Altered form of German Holzwarth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holzworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holzworth has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Holzworth ranked 24,969th most common surname nationwide, then in 2010 it came in at 25,810th, showing a decline of 3.37%. However, the actual number of people with this surname increased from 934 to 954 in the same time frame, a growth of 2.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,969 | #25,810 | -3.37% |
| Count | 934 | 954 | 2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holzworth
The census also gives us insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Holzworth. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.47% in 2000 and increasing to 97.59% by 2010. There was a notable decline of individuals identifying as Hispanic, dropping by 44% from 1.5% in 2000 to 0.84% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 0.54% to 0.63%. Interestingly, the 2010 data introduced individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and removed those identifying as two or more races. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 97.59% | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 0.84% | -44% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0.63% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |