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

Hollands, 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 Hollands surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hollands in America

Hollands is the 34185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hollands surname appeared 664 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 Hollands.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hollands 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 Hollands

The surname Hollands has its roots tracing back to the Low Countries, specifically the Netherlands and Belgium, during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the region of Holland, one of the provinces of the Netherlands. This region was historically known for its flat terrain and proximity to the North Sea.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Hollands can be found in Dutch and Flemish records dating back to the 13th century. One notable example is Willelmus de Hollandia, a Dutch nobleman mentioned in a manuscript from 1250. The name was often spelled with variations such as Hollants, Hollandes, or Hollandsche, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic evolution over time.

In the late 13th century, the Hollands family played a significant role in the political landscape of the Low Countries. Floris V, Count of Holland, was a prominent figure who ruled from 1256 to 1296. His descendants continued to hold influential positions within the region's nobility for several centuries.

As the name spread beyond the Netherlands and Belgium, it also appeared in various historical records across Europe. One notable example is Sir John Hollands, an English knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. He was born around 1330 and died in 1394.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Hollands was Bartholomew Hollands, a Dutch explorer and navigator who accompanied Jacob van Heemskerk on his expedition to the East Indies in the early 17th century. Hollands contributed significantly to the mapping and exploration of various islands in the region.

In the realm of literature, Thomas Hollands, an English writer and translator, gained recognition for his works in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born around 1570 and is known for translating various works from Latin and Greek into English.

The surname Hollands has also been associated with prominent figures in the arts. One such example is Henry Hollands, a British painter and engraver who lived from 1788 to 1853. His works, depicting landscapes and architectural scenes, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Throughout its history, the surname Hollands has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the widespread migration and influence of those with Dutch and Flemish roots across various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hollands

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

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

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