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

Holter, 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 Holter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holter in America

Holter is the 12127th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holter surname appeared 2,570 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 Holter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holter 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 Holter

The surname Holter originated in Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "holt," meaning "wood" or "forest," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area.

One of the earliest known records of the Holter surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the regions of Saxony and Thuringia, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Holter," "Holther," and "Holtere," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.

In the 13th century, there are references to a family with the surname Holter in the town of Goslar, located in the Harz Mountains region of Lower Saxony. This region was known for its rich mining industry, and it is possible that members of the Holter family were involved in forestry or woodworking activities related to mining operations.

One notable figure bearing the Holter surname was Johannes Holter (c. 1450-1520), a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Leipzig. His works focused on logic and metaphysics, and he played a significant role in the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another individual of historical significance was Moritz Holter (1691-1766), a German architect and builder who was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Kassel, including the Friedrichsplatz and the Oberneustadt Church.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Holter surname was Gustav Holter (1822-1897), a Norwegian-born businessman and industrialist who made significant contributions to the development of the timber industry in Canada. He established several sawmills and played a crucial role in the economic growth of the Ottawa Valley region.

Another notable person was Harriet Holter (1870-1946), an American nurse and educator who pioneered the concept of home healthcare nursing. She founded the Visiting Nurse Service of New York and was instrumental in establishing nursing as a respected profession.

The Holter surname has also been associated with various places and geographical features. For instance, the village of Holterdorf in Germany is believed to have derived its name from the Holter family, indicating their presence and influence in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holter

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

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

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