2000
#112,365
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 145
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Holesapple
A surname likely derived from an old occupational term related to apple production or apple farming.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Holesapple. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Holesapple 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Holesapple in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Holesapple, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Holesapple
The surname HOLESAPPLE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from a combination of words referring to a specific geographical location or feature. One possible explanation is that it was derived from the Old English words "hol" meaning a hollow or depression, and "æppel" meaning an apple tree, suggesting the name may have been associated with an area containing a hollow or depression near an apple orchard.
Records from the 13th century indicate that the name was initially spelled in various forms, such as "Holapple," "Holappel," and "Hollesapple," reflecting the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over time. The earliest documented instance of the name HOLESAPPLE appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1275, referring to a landowner named Roger HOLESAPPLE.
In the 14th century, the name HOLESAPPLE is found in several historical documents, including the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1327, which mentions a John HOLESAPPLE. Additionally, the Feet of Fines for Wiltshire from 1389 records a transaction involving a William HOLESAPPLE.
One notable figure bearing this surname was Sir Thomas HOLESAPPLE (1450-1522), a wealthy merchant and alderman of the City of London during the reign of King Henry VIII. He was a prominent member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1515.
Another historically significant individual was Margery HOLESAPPLE (c. 1520-1585), who was accused of witchcraft during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Her trial records from the Essex Assizes in 1582 provide insight into the persecution of alleged witches during that era.
In the 17th century, the surname HOLESAPPLE is found in parish records from various counties in England, including Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire, indicating its continued presence in these regions. One notable bearer of the name was Reverend John HOLESAPPLE (1620-1692), a Puritan minister who served as the vicar of Avebury in Wiltshire.
During the 18th century, the HOLESAPPLE surname also appeared in historical records from other parts of England, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire, suggesting the migration and spread of families bearing this name across the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Holesapple
Among Census respondents with the surname Holesapple, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Holesapple 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 Holesapple surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.4% · 93
- Black or African American2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Holesapple
Holesapple appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
-14 bearers (-9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,460 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-27 bearers (-20.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 23,765 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,365 | 145 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-9.7%) | Down 17,460 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -27 bearers (-20.6%) | Down 23,765 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 Holesapple 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 | #129,825 | #153,590 | -18.3% |
| Count | 131 | 104 | -20.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Holesapple bearers went from 131 to 104 (-20.6% change). The surname moved down 23,765 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #153,590.
FAQ
Holesapple surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Holesapple?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Holesapple. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Holesapple?
Holesapple ranks #153,590 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 104 people with the surname Holesapple. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), 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 Holesapple.
Has Holesapple become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Holesapple went from 131 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 27 (-20.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Holesapple?
Among Census respondents with the surname Holesapple, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Holesapple in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Holesapple appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.4%), Black (2.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Holesapple (2000, 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 Holesapple mean?
A surname likely derived from an old occupational term related to apple production or apple farming. 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 Holesapple (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 are called Holesapple?
Find out how many people have the surname Holesapple on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.