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

Holderman, 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 Holderman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holderman in America

Holderman is the 14172nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holderman surname appeared 2,119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Holderman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holderman 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 Holderman

The surname Holderman has its origins in the Germanic language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region that is now modern-day Germany, and the name likely derived from the Old High German words "hold" and "mann," which translates to "loyal man" or "faithful man."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Holderman dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in a manuscript from the town of Aachen, in what was then the Holy Roman Empire. The name was spelled "Holdermann" in this document, which suggests that the spelling has remained relatively consistent over the centuries.

During the late medieval period, the Holderman name began to spread throughout various regions of Germany, as well as neighboring areas such as the Netherlands and Switzerland. This was likely due to the migration of people during this time, as families sought new opportunities or were displaced by conflicts or changing economic conditions.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Holderman name was Hans Holderman, a merchant and landowner from the city of Nuremberg. He was born in 1512 and is known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in local politics.

Another historical figure with the Holderman surname was Johann Holderman, a Protestant theologian who lived in the 17th century. He was born in 1628 in the city of Frankfurt and is remembered for his contributions to the development of Lutheran doctrine.

In the 18th century, the Holderman name appeared in records from the town of Heidelberg, where a family of that name owned a vineyard and winery. One of the members of this family, Wilhelm Holderman, was born in 1745 and is said to have been a skilled winemaker.

As the Holderman name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. In the 19th century, there are records of individuals with the Holderman surname in the United States, likely descendants of German immigrants.

One notable American with the Holderman name was John Holderman, a lawyer and politician who lived in the late 19th century. He was born in 1842 in Ohio and served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1889 to 1891.

Another individual of note was Karl Holderman, a German-American architect who was born in 1879 and is credited with designing several notable buildings in the Chicago area during the early 20th century.

While the Holderman name has its roots in Germany and the Germanic language, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the rich tapestry of human history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holderman

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

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 Holderman 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 Holderman 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 Holderman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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