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

Hollar, 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 Hollar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hollar in America

Hollar is the 8332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hollar surname appeared 3,976 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hollar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hollar 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 Hollar

The surname Hollar has its origins in Germany and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been derived from the Old German word "Holle," which referred to a hollow or depression in the landscape. This name likely originated as a descriptive term for people who lived in or near such a geographic feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Anhalt, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the Hollar surname was already established by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of Germany, including the Bavarian town of Hollar, which may have contributed to the name's popularity in that area.

One notable figure with this surname was Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677), a Bohemian etcher and engraver who achieved significant recognition for his detailed cityscapes and topographical views. His works provide valuable insights into the architectural and cultural landscapes of 17th-century Europe.

Another prominent individual was Johann Hollar (1630-1696), a German composer and organist who served as the court Kapellmeister in Weimar and later in Coburg. His contributions to the development of the Baroque style in church music were highly influential.

In the 18th century, Johann Hollar (1768-1846), a German painter and illustrator, gained recognition for his detailed botanical illustrations and landscapes. His works are held in various museum collections across Europe.

The name Hollar also appeared in the records of the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been present in England during the Norman conquest.

Additionally, the surname Hollar has been associated with the town of Hollern in Lower Saxony, Germany, which was mentioned in historical records dating back to the 11th century. The town's name may have been derived from the same root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and geographic features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hollar

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

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

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