Explore the Family Name Nordholm
The meaning of Nordholm
1. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name composed of nord ‘north’ + holm ‘islet’. 2. Swedish: ornamental name formed with the same elements as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Nordholm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nordholm saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 95,091 in terms of commonality and decreased by 2.71% to a ranking of 97,671 in 2010. However, the count or number of people with this surname increased marginally by 4.49%, moving from 178 individuals in 2000 to 186 in 2010. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of Nordholms per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, indicating that the overall population growth outpaced the growth of this specific surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #97,671 | -2.71% |
| Count | 178 | 186 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nordholm
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there were some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Nordholm. The majority remained White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 93.26% to 90.86%. There was also a decrease in those identifying as two or more races, falling from 5.06% to 3.76%. Interestingly, the census recorded a new group under the Nordholm name in 2010 - individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 4.30% of all Nordholms. Other ethnic categories such as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.26% | 90.86% | -2.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.06% | 3.76% | -25.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |