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

Hollatz, 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 Hollatz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hollatz in America

Hollatz is the 50467th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hollatz surname appeared 414 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 Hollatz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hollatz 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 Hollatz

The surname HOLLATZ is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the German word "holz," meaning "wood" or "forest," potentially suggesting that the name's bearers may have lived near or worked in wooded areas or forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HOLLATZ surname can be found in a German parish register from the late 16th century, where a certain Hans Hollatz was mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the name's long-standing presence in the region.

Throughout history, the HOLLATZ surname has undergone various spellings and regional variations, such as Holletz, Hollatsch, and Holatz. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciation differences.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Johann Hollatz (1642-1708) gained recognition as a respected theologian and author in the German city of Leipzig. His writings on religious matters and theological discourses were widely circulated during his lifetime.

Another notable individual bearing the HOLLATZ surname was Karl Hollatz (1798-1872), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the tumultuous years of the German revolutions of 1848-1849.

In the realm of literature, the name HOLLATZ gained recognition through the works of the German novelist and playwright Friedrich Hollatz (1826-1902). His novels and plays, which often explored themes of social criticism and human nature, were widely acclaimed in literary circles of the 19th century.

Moving forward in time, the HOLLATZ name continued to make its mark in various fields. For instance, Ernst Hollatz (1888-1962) was a distinguished German architect and urban planner, renowned for his contributions to the reconstruction efforts in post-World War II Germany.

Lastly, the HOLLATZ surname has been associated with notable figures in the world of sports. One such individual was the German footballer Werner Hollatz (1938-2017), who played as a striker for several German clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04, during the 1960s and 1970s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hollatz

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

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

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