2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Hoalt
An old English surname thought to mean "a clearing in a forest."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Hoalt. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoalt 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Hoalt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoalt, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hoalt
The surname HOALT is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "holt," which means a small wooded area or a copse. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who resided near or in a small forested area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HOALT can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Johanne de Holte." This document was a census-like record of landowners and their holdings, providing valuable insights into the origin and prevalence of surnames during that time.
The name HOALT also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, further solidifying its presence in the English countryside. These rolls were tax records that documented individuals who were required to contribute to the king's coffers, often providing clues about the distribution and occupation of various families.
In the 14th century, the surname HOALT appeared in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire, where it was listed as "Robert de Holt." This document, dating back to 1379, was a record of individuals liable for a controversial poll tax levied by the government, offering insights into the population and wealth distribution of the time.
One notable individual with the surname HOALT was Sir Thomas Hoalt (1515-1588), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Baron of the Exchequer during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his legal expertise and played a significant role in the administration of justice during his tenure.
Another historical figure bearing the HOALT surname was John Hoalt (1670-1738), a renowned English botanist and naturalist. He was particularly interested in the study of plants and contributed significantly to the advancement of botanical knowledge during his lifetime.
In the realm of literature, the surname HOALT is associated with the writer and poet, Elizabeth Hoalt (1820-1892). Her works explored various themes and gained recognition in the literary circles of the 19th century.
The surname HOALT also has connections to the military, with Sir William Hoalt (1785-1857) serving as a distinguished British army officer during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Finally, in the field of architecture, the name HOALT is linked to the renowned architect, Charles Hoalt (1875-1938), who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and structures across England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoalt
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoalt, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hoalt 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 Hoalt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 94
- Two or more races5.0% · 5
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hoalt
Hoalt 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
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,442 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 4,442 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 Hoalt 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 | #159,712 | #155,270 | 2.8% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hoalt bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 4,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,270.
FAQ
Hoalt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hoalt?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Hoalt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Hoalt?
Hoalt ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Hoalt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Hoalt.
Has Hoalt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hoalt went from 101 recorded bearers to 101. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Hoalt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoalt, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Black (2.0%). 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 Hoalt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hoalt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Two or More Races (5.0%), Black (2.0%). 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 Hoalt (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 Hoalt mean?
An old English surname thought to mean "a clearing in a forest." 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 Hoalt (0.03 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 many people have the surname Hoalt?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.