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

Holston, 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 Holston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holston in America

Holston is the 7827th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holston surname appeared 4,231 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 Holston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holston 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 Holston

The surname HOLSTON has its origins in England, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hol" meaning hollow or depression, and "tun" meaning town or settlement. This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived in a settlement located in a hollow or valley.

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, England, from 1327, where a Thomas de Holstone is mentioned. This spelling variation, "Holstone," highlights the evolution of the name over time.

During the 15th century, the name appeared in various historical records across different regions of England, such as the Feet of Fines for Suffolk in 1446, where a Robert Holston is referenced. This indicates that the name had spread and was present in multiple counties.

In the 16th century, the HOLSTON surname gained prominence with the birth of Sir William Holston (1502-1573), a prominent English merchant and Member of Parliament. He was known for his involvement in the wool trade and his philanthropic efforts in the city of London.

Another notable figure with the HOLSTON surname was John Holston (1620-1678), a Puritan minister and author who played a significant role in the religious life of colonial New England. His published works, including sermons and theological treatises, were widely read and influential during his time.

In the 18th century, the HOLSTON name appeared in the parish records of Gloucestershire, where a Thomas Holston (1712-1789) was listed as a local landowner and farmer. This provides evidence of the surname's continued presence in various parts of England over the centuries.

The name HOLSTON is also associated with several place names in England, such as Holston Hill in Derbyshire and Holston Brook in Wiltshire. These geographical locations likely derived their names from the surname, further solidifying its deep roots in the country's history.

Throughout its long history, the HOLSTON surname has been recorded in various spellings, including Holstone, Holstun, Holstoun, and Houlston, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holston

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

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

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