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

Holsonback, 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 Holsonback surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holsonback in America

Holsonback is the 42163rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holsonback surname appeared 515 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 Holsonback.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holsonback 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 Holsonback

The surname Holsonback has its origins in the Northern English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hol" meaning hollow or depression, and "son" referring to a descendant, combined with the word "beck" meaning a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a hollow or depression through which a small stream flowed.

One of the earliest known records of the name can be found in the Yorkshire parish records of 1592, where a William Holsonbeck is mentioned. The spelling variations at the time included Holsenbeck, Holsenbecke, and Holsonbacke. It is likely that the name was originally associated with a specific location, perhaps a hamlet or small village, but the exact place of origin remains unclear.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records showing Holsonbacks residing in the counties of Cheshire and Staffordshire. One notable bearer of the name was John Holsonback (1645-1712), a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Chester.

As the centuries passed, some members of the Holsonback family emigrated to other parts of the world, including the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded Holsonbacks in America was Thomas Holsonback (1720-1795), who settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-18th century and became a prominent farmer and community leader.

Other notable Holsonbacks throughout history include:

1. Rebecca Holsonback (1785-1862), a respected Quaker minister and abolitionist in Ohio.
2. Samuel Holsonback (1812-1892), a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.
3. William Holsonback (1845-1920), a pioneering rancher and cattle breeder in Montana.
4. Elizabeth Holsonback (1870-1948), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in New York.
5. Henry Holsonback (1892-1976), a celebrated artist and painter known for his landscape works depicting the American West.

While the name Holsonback may not be among the most common surnames today, it carries a rich history and can be traced back to its humble origins in the rural communities of Northern England several centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holsonback

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

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

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