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

Holthaus, 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 Holthaus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holthaus in America

Holthaus is the 11839th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holthaus surname appeared 2,644 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 Holthaus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holthaus 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 Holthaus

The surname Holthaus originates from Germany, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is a toponymic name, derived from the German words "Holz" meaning "wood" and "Haus" meaning "house." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived in a house surrounded by or constructed of wood, likely in a forested area.

The earliest recorded instances of the Holthaus surname can be found in medieval German records and chronicles. One notable reference is in the Würzburg Codex, a 13th-century manuscript containing legal documents and land records, where the name "Holthusen" is mentioned in connection with a landowner or tenant.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Holthaus name appeared in various forms, such as "Holthuss," "Holthusen," and "Holthuys," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations were common in an era when standardized spelling was not yet established.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the Holthaus name was Johann Holthaus (1498-1572), a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a crucial role in the spread of Protestantism in northern Germany. He was known for his writings and debates against the Catholic Church.

Another notable individual was Gerhard Holthaus (1627-1701), a German architect and builder who was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the Hanover region. His works showcased the Baroque architectural style prevalent during that period.

In the 18th century, Friedrich Holthaus (1725-1802) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the courts of Prussia. His legal treatises and commentaries on German law were highly regarded and influential in his time.

The 19th century saw the rise of Theodor Holthaus (1835-1912), a German entrepreneur and industrialist who established a successful textile manufacturing company in the Rhineland region. His business acumen and innovative approaches to production contributed to the economic growth of the area.

As the Holthaus surname spread across Germany and beyond, it also took on various localized spellings and variations, such as "Holthausen" in some regions. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remained rooted in its connection to a dwelling or house in a wooded area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holthaus

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

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

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