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

Hollada, 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 Hollada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hollada in America

Hollada is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hollada surname appeared 120 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 Hollada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hollada 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 Hollada

The surname HOLLADA is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, Spain, during the 8th century. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "halladah," meaning "farmland" or "cultivated land." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked in agriculture or owned farmland.

The earliest recorded instances of the HOLLADA surname date back to the 11th century, when it appeared in various medieval Spanish documents and records. One notable example is found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a manuscript from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in Seville after the city's reconquest from the Moors.

During the Reconquista period, when Christian kingdoms gradually reclaimed territories from Muslim rule, the HOLLADA name likely spread to other parts of Spain. Some early bearers of this surname may have been individuals who settled in newly reconquered areas and established themselves as landowners or farmers.

In the 15th century, historical records mention a prominent figure named Juan Hollada, who was a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the city of Córdoba. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the region's agricultural and political affairs for several generations.

Another notable bearer of the HOLLADA surname was María Hollada, a 16th-century noblewoman from Seville, who was known for her philanthropic efforts and contribution to the establishment of a local hospital.

In the 17th century, records show that a branch of the HOLLADA family had settled in the Canary Islands, where they were involved in the cultivation of sugarcane and other agricultural endeavors.

Throughout the centuries, the HOLLADA surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Holada, Hollada, and Holladia, reflecting regional linguistic differences and changes in pronunciation over time.

While the HOLLADA surname originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, it remains primarily concentrated in Spanish-speaking countries and communities with strong historical ties to Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hollada

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

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

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