2000
#5,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,672
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.10
Rare Last name
Hollander
A Dutch and Jewish surname indicating a person from Holland or the Netherlands.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 6,141 Americans carry the last name Hollander. That puts it at #6,134 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.79 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 55,814 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hollander 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hollander with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
6.1K
1 in 55,814
Census rank
#6,134
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
5.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 5,355 bearers of the surname Hollander in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.79 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6134th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hollander, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hollander
Among Census respondents with the surname Hollander, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hollander 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 Hollander surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 4,984
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 192
- Two or more races2.0% · 106
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 47
- Black or African American0.3% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hollander
Hollander 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
#6,077
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,640
-32 bearers (-0.6%)
Per 100,000 1.91
Rank movement Down 467 places
2020
#6,134
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,355
-285 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 1.79
Rank movement Down 57 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,610 | 5,672 | 2.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,077 | 5,640 | 1.91 | -32 bearers (-0.6%) | Down 467 places |
| 2020 | #6,134 | 5,355 | 1.79 | -285 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 57 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 Hollander 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 | #6,077 | #6,134 | -0.9% |
| Count | 5,640 | 5,355 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.91 | 1.79 | -6.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hollander bearers went from 5,640 to 5,355 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 57 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,077 to #6,134.
FAQ
Hollander surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hollander?
Name Census estimates that about 6,141 living Americans carry the surname Hollander. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 55,814 residents.
How common is Hollander?
Hollander ranks #6,134 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.79 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 5,355 people with the surname Hollander. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (6,141), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.79 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.79 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Hollander.
Has Hollander become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hollander went from 5,640 recorded bearers to 5,355. That is a decrease of 285 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,077 to #6,134.
What does the Census say about the background of Hollander?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hollander, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Hollander in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (4,984 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hollander appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Hollander (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 Hollander mean?
A Dutch and Jewish surname indicating a person from Holland or the Netherlands. 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 Hollander (1.79 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 common is the surname Hollander?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Hollander on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.