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

Hollander, 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 Hollander surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hollander in America

Hollander is the 6077th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hollander surname appeared 5,640 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hollander.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hollander 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 Hollander

The surname Hollander originated in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is a toponymic name, derived from the Dutch word 'Hollander', meaning someone from the region of Holland. The name likely emerged as a way to identify individuals based on their place of origin or residence.

The earliest known records of the Hollander surname date back to the 13th century in various Dutch municipal records and charters. Some variations of the spelling include Holländer, Hollender, and Hollender. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that time period.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Hollander name is found in the "Oorkondenboek van Holland en Zeeland" (Cartulary of Holland and Zeeland), a collection of charters and documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. This reference suggests that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

Notable individuals with the Hollander surname include Jan Hollander (c. 1465-1537), a Dutch Renaissance painter known for his religious works and portraits. Another prominent figure was Pieter Hollander (1573-1638), a Dutch mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

In the 17th century, the Hollander surname gained prominence with the rise of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Merchants and traders with this surname were involved in the company's global trade network, establishing settlements and colonies in various parts of the world.

Dirck Hollander (1622-1690) was a Dutch merchant and colonist who served as the Governor of Mauritius from 1666 to 1668. His legacy is still recognized on the island today. Another notable figure was Hendrick Hollander (1638-1701), a Dutch explorer and navigator who led several voyages to the Caribbean and the Americas.

As the Dutch colonial empire expanded, the Hollander surname spread to other parts of the world, including South Africa, Indonesia, and the Caribbean. In South Africa, for instance, the Hollander name can be traced back to the arrival of Dutch settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Over time, the Hollander surname has become closely associated with the Dutch heritage and the historical significance of the Netherlands as a maritime and trading nation. Despite its geographical origins, the name has since been adopted by families across various cultures and nationalities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hollander

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

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

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