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

Holthus, 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 Holthus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holthus in America

Holthus is the 51512th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holthus surname appeared 404 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 Holthus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holthus 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 Holthus

The surname Holthus originated in Germany, with records showing its presence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "holz" meaning "wood" and "hus" meaning "house," indicating a connection to a dwelling near or within a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Holthus can be found in a document from the year 1297, which mentions a Wilhelm Holthus residing in the town of Münster, located in the present-day state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the regions of Saxony and Lower Saxony, suggesting its spread across different parts of northern Germany during that time period.

A notable historical figure bearing the surname Holthus was Johann Holthus, a Lutheran theologian and philosopher who lived from 1490 to 1551. He taught at the University of Wittenberg and was a close associate of Martin Luther, playing a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Hans Holthus, a merchant and city councilor who lived in Hamburg during the 16th century. He was involved in trade activities with the Hanseatic League and played a crucial role in the city's economic affairs.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Holthus family settled in the Rhineland region, where they established themselves as landowners and farmers. One member of this branch, Georg Holthus (1612-1688), was a respected figure in the local community and served as a magistrate.

The name Holthus can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as the Netherlands and Denmark, indicating that members of the family may have migrated or established connections in these regions over the centuries.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Holthus achieved notable accomplishments in fields such as academia, law, and the military. For instance, Karl Holthus (1758-1832) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who made significant contributions to the development of German civil law.

Throughout its history, the surname Holthus has been subject to various spellings and variations, including Holthaus, Holthuysen, and Holthusen, reflecting regional influences and language changes over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holthus

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

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

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