Find out how popular the last name Holbeck is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Holbeck.

Holbeck, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Holbeck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holbeck in America

Holbeck is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holbeck surname appeared 239 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Holbeck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holbeck to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Holbeck

The surname Holbeck is of English origin, derived from the place name Holbeck, a district situated near Leeds in West Yorkshire. The name is thought to have originated in the Old English language, with "hol" meaning "deep" or "hollow" and "bec" meaning "stream" or "brook," referring to the deep stream or brook that flowed through the area.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Holbeck dates back to the late 12th century, when it appeared in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379. This document was a record of individuals who paid a form of tax levied by the English government at the time.

In the 13th century, the name was also found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry referred to the village of Holbeck, indicating that the surname was derived from this place name.

One notable individual with the surname Holbeck was John Holbeck, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the 15th century. Records show that he owned significant property and land holdings in the Holbeck area during the reign of King Henry VI.

Another historical figure bearing the name was William Holbeck, a clergyman who served as the Rector of Holbeck Parish Church in the late 16th century. He is mentioned in various church records and documents from that period.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Holbeck was known to have resided in the village of Holbeck, as evidenced by parish records and land deeds from that time. One member of this family, Thomas Holbeck, was a respected farmer and landowner who lived from 1632 to 1701.

During the 18th century, the Holbeck surname was also associated with the textile industry that flourished in the area. A notable figure was Samuel Holbeck, born in 1743, who owned and operated a successful woolen mill in Holbeck.

Another individual worth mentioning is Mary Holbeck, a philanthropist and social reformer who lived from 1816 to 1892. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the working class in Holbeck and advocated for better education and healthcare in the community.

While the surname Holbeck is not as widespread today as it once was, it remains a significant part of English history and heritage, with roots tracing back to the medieval period and a strong connection to the Yorkshire region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holbeck

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Holbeck.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Holbeck was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Holbeck has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Holbeck was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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