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

Holsinger, 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 Holsinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holsinger in America

Holsinger is the 9813th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holsinger surname appeared 3,299 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 Holsinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holsinger 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 Holsinger

The surname Holsinger is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "holz" meaning "wood" or "forest," and the suffix "-inger," indicating a place of origin or residence. The name likely originated in the forested regions of central or southern Germany during the Middle Ages.

Historically, the Holsinger name can be traced back to the 13th century, with records indicating individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Holzinger, Holzinger, and Holzinger. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

One of the earliest known references to the name Holsinger appears in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Nuremberg, which mentions a certain "Hans Holzinger" as a landowner and respected citizen. This suggests that the family may have had roots in the Bavaria region of Germany during this period.

In the 16th century, the Holsinger name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Holsinger (1520-1587), a renowned scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of biblical studies. His works were widely circulated and influenced the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another notable figure was Hans Holsinger (1632-1701), a skilled woodcarver and furniture maker from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. His intricate woodwork adorned many churches and noble residences, earning him a reputation as a master craftsman.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several Holsinger families immigrated to the American colonies, often anglicizing the spelling to "Holsinger." One of the earliest recorded instances was Jacob Holsinger (1710-1782), who settled in Pennsylvania and became a prosperous farmer and landowner.

In the 19th century, the Holsinger name gained literary recognition with the birth of Henry Rathbone Holsinger (1832-1907), an American poet and journalist. His works, which often celebrated rural life and nature, were widely published in various literary magazines of the era.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Holsinger (1861-1923), a German-born engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early automotive technologies. His innovative designs and patents were instrumental in the growth of the automotive industry in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holsinger

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

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

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