Explore the Family Name Von Holten
The meaning of Von Holten
German (von Holten): habitational name for someone from Holten in North Rhine-Westphalia, formed with the preposition von ‘from’. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Gunter, Heinz, Johann.
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How common is the last name Von Holten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Von Holten saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,750th but slipped to 66,553rd by 2010, representing a 2.78% decline in rank. However, despite this drop in ranking, the number of people with this surname actually increased from 287 to 297 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 3.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped slightly over the course of the decade, from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #66,553 | -2.78% |
| Count | 287 | 297 | 3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Von Holten
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Von Holten saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.86% in 2000 to 93.27% in 2010. Interestingly, the census recorded a new ethnicity associated with this surname by 2010 - Hispanic, accounting for 3.37% of individuals with the Von Holten surname. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 93.27% | -3.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.37% | 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% |