2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fahsholtz
A German surname possibly derived from a place name or a habitational name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Fahsholtz. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fahsholtz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Fahsholtz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fahsholtz, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fahsholtz
The surname Fahsholtz originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "fach" meaning "compartment" or "section," and "holz" meaning "wood," suggesting a possible connection to a profession related to woodworking or carpentry.
One of the earliest documented instances of the Fahsholtz name is found in the church records of the town of Bremerhaven, where a Johann Fahsholtz was recorded as a resident in 1592. This record also mentioned his occupation as a carpenter, lending credence to the proposed etymological origin of the surname.
In the 17th century, the Fahsholtz name appeared in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. One notable individual from this period was Hans Fahsholtz, a master woodcarver born in Nuremberg in 1623, whose intricate works adorned several churches and noble residences in the region.
As the Fahsholtz family spread throughout Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as Fahsholz, Fachsholtz, and Faxholtz. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the interpretations of scribes recording the name.
In the 18th century, the Fahsholtz surname gained prominence in the northern German city of Hamburg, where a merchant family by the name of Fahsholtz established a successful trading company. Johann Friedrich Fahsholtz, born in 1712, was a prominent member of this family and served as a respected magistrate in the city.
Another notable figure from this era was Katharina Fahsholtz, born in 1765 in the town of Göttingen. She was a renowned midwife and herbalist, whose expertise in traditional medicine was widely sought after in her community.
As German emigration increased in the 19th century, the Fahsholtz surname began to appear in various parts of the world, particularly in the United States and other countries that welcomed German settlers.
While the Fahsholtz name may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, its history is deeply rooted in the country's cultural and occupational traditions, reflecting the craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fahsholtz
Among Census respondents with the surname Fahsholtz, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Fahsholtz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fahsholtz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.8% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 6
- Two or more races4.8% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fahsholtz
Fahsholtz appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,055 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 3,055 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fahsholtz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #152,989 | 2.0% |
| Count | 104 | 105 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fahsholtz bearers went from 104 to 105 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 3,055 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #152,989.
FAQ
Fahsholtz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fahsholtz?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Fahsholtz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Fahsholtz?
Fahsholtz ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Fahsholtz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fahsholtz.
Has Fahsholtz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fahsholtz went from 104 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Fahsholtz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fahsholtz, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (4.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fahsholtz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fahsholtz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.8%), Hispanic (5.7%), Two or More Races (4.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fahsholtz (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fahsholtz mean?
A German surname possibly derived from a place name or a habitational name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fahsholtz (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Fahsholtz?
You can see how common the surname Fahsholtz is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.