2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hollada
A locational surname derived from a place name containing the elements "hol" and "hada".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Hollada. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hollada 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Hollada in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hollada, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hollada
Among Census respondents with the surname Hollada, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hollada 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 Hollada surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 104
- Two or more races6.9% · 8
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hollada
Hollada 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-6 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,589 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,800 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 13,589 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 5,800 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 Hollada 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 | #139,228 | #145,028 | -4.2% |
| Count | 120 | 116 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hollada bearers went from 120 to 116 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 5,800 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #145,028.
FAQ
Hollada surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hollada?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Hollada. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Hollada?
Hollada ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Hollada. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Hollada.
Has Hollada become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hollada went from 120 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Hollada?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hollada, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Hollada in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hollada appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Two or More Races (6.9%), Black (1.7%). 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 Hollada (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 Hollada mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name containing the elements "hol" and "hada". 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 Hollada (0.04 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 have the last name Hollada?
You can see how many people are called Hollada on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.