Hollandsworth
Derived from a place name meaning "holly enclosure" or "holly wood" in Old English.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,331 Americans carry the last name Hollandsworth. That puts it at #14,848 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 147,042 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hollandsworth surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
2.3K
1 in 147,042
Census rank
#14,848
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,995 bearers of the surname Hollandsworth in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14848th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hollandsworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hollandsworth
The surname Hollandsworth originates from England, likely emerging during the medieval period between the 11th and 15th centuries. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name referencing a person or family residing near or in an area associated with Holland. The suffix "-worth" typically denotes an enclosed or fortified dwelling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hollandsworth can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it appears as "Holandeswurth." This suggests the name's origins may lie in the West Midlands region of England. Similar spellings include "Hollandesworth" and "Hollandsworth."
In the 16th century, the Hollandsworth name appears in various parish records across counties like Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. Notable individuals from this era include William Hollandsworth, born in 1542 in Gloucestershire, and John Hollandsworth, baptized in 1589 in Worcestershire.
As the name spread throughout England, it is possible that some branches adopted variations or anglicized spellings. For example, the Domesday Book of 1086 mentions a place called "Holandevrd" in Shropshire, which may have been a precursor to the Hollandsworth name.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Hollandsworth name continued to appear in various records, such as marriage registers and property deeds. One notable figure was Robert Hollandsworth, born in 1674 in Gloucestershire, who served as a local magistrate.
In the 19th century, the Hollandsworth name gained prominence with individuals like Sir William Hollandsworth (1812-1897), a prominent industrialist and landowner in the West Midlands, and Mary Hollandsworth (1838-1918), a renowned author and poet from Worcestershire.
Throughout its history, the Hollandsworth surname has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the West Midlands and surrounding counties. While the name's exact origins remain somewhat uncertain, its enduring legacy reflects the rich tapestry of English heritage and the diverse locational influences that shaped family names over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hollandsworth
Among Census respondents with the surname Hollandsworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Hollandsworth bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Hollandsworth surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3%
- Hispanic or Latino1.5%
- Two or more races1.3%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8%
- Black or African American0.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hollandsworth surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,049 | #14,848 | -5.7% |
| Count | 1,968 | 1,995 | 1.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.73 | 0.68 | -6.8% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Hollandsworth bearers went from 1,968 to 1,995 (+1.4% change). The surname moved down 799 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,049 to #14,848.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hollandsworth
FAQ
Hollandsworth surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hollandsworth?
The surname Hollandsworth holds position #14,848 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 2,331 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hollandsworth surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hollandsworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.