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

Holum, 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 Holum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holum in America

Holum is the 40554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holum surname appeared 539 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 Holum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holum 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 Holum

The surname HOLUM originates from Norway and dates back to the Viking Age between the 8th and 11th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "holmr," which means a small island or a piece of dry land surrounded by marshes or streams. This suggests that the name was initially given to people who lived on such islands or dry land areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HOLUM can be found in the Gulating Law, a medieval Norwegian law code from the 13th century. The law mentions a person named Erling Holum, who was involved in a land dispute. This indicates that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 14th century, a Norwegian nobleman named Sigurd Holum was mentioned in the Icelandic Annals. He was a prominent figure in the region and held significant influence.

During the 15th century, a man named Arne Holum was recorded as a landowner in the Hardanger region of Norway. His name appeared in several land deeds and legal documents from that era.

In the 16th century, a Swedish soldier named Erik Holum fought in the Kalmar War between Sweden and Denmark. He was noted for his bravery and military exploits during this conflict.

In the 17th century, a Norwegian poet and playwright named Peder Holum gained recognition for his works, which often explored themes of love and nature. He was born in 1612 and died in 1689.

Throughout history, the name HOLUM has also been associated with various place names in Norway, such as Holum Farm in Trondheim and Holum Village in Møre og Romsdal. These place names likely derived from the same Old Norse word and may have influenced the surname's origin and spread.

While the surname HOLUM is not as common as some other Norwegian surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to the Viking Age, when it was likely given to individuals living on small islands or dry land areas in Norway.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holum

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

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

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