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

Holeman, 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 Holeman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holeman in America

Holeman is the 11448th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holeman surname appeared 2,751 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 Holeman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holeman 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 Holeman

The surname Holeman is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "hol," meaning a hole or hollow, often referring to a small valley or depression in the landscape. This name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a distinctive hollow or small valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Holeman can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, dated 1273, which mentions a Richard le Holeman. This suggests that the name was already well-established in certain regions of England by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Holeman surname appears in various historical records, including the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a John Holman is listed. This variation in spelling, from Holeman to Holman, was common during this period, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

The Holeman name is also associated with several place names in England, such as Holman's Barn in Kent and Holman's Cross in Dorset. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the Holeman surname who once lived or owned land in those areas.

One notable figure in history with the Holeman surname was Sir John Holeman (c. 1495-1573), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1539. He was a prominent figure in the city's mercantile community and played a role in the English Reformation.

Another individual of note was William Holeman (1617-1672), an English clergyman and writer who served as the rector of Bawdrip in Somerset. He was known for his religious works, including "The New Creature" and "The Resurrection Revealed."

In the 18th century, John Holeman (1720-1796) was a successful businessman and landowner in Gloucestershire, England. He was involved in the wool trade and owned several estates in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, Mary Ann Holeman (1809-1892) was a notable English philanthropist and social reformer. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for women's rights.

Lastly, Charles Holeman (1862-1941) was a British architect known for his work on several notable buildings, including the Corn Exchange in Leeds and the Guildhall in Cambridge.

While the Holeman surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history rooted in the English countryside, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holeman

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

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

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