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

Holup, 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 Holup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holup in America

Holup is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holup surname appeared 173 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 Holup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holup 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 Holup

The surname HOLUP has its origins in the Old English language, where it was likely derived from the combination of the words "hol" meaning "hollow" or "hole," and "up," referring to an elevated location or a rise in the terrain. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived in a dwelling situated on a hollow or hilltop.

The earliest known record of the HOLUP surname can be traced back to the 11th century in the county of Derbyshire, England. During this period, the name was commonly spelled as "Holup" or "Holeup," reflecting the phonetic spelling conventions of the time.

In the Domesday Book, a monumental survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are references to several individuals with variations of the HOLUP surname, including Godric Holup and Aelfric Holeup, who were landowners in the villages of Duffeld and Brantone, respectively.

One notable bearer of the HOLUP name was Sir Robert Holup (1325-1389), a prominent knight and landowner from Nottinghamshire. He is mentioned in several historical records for his role in the Hundred Years' War and his service to King Edward III.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Holup (1560-1628), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from the city of Bristol. She is renowned for her generous donations towards the construction of several churches and almshouses in the region.

In the 16th century, the name HOLUP was also found in the village of Holupley, located in the county of Shropshire. This place name is believed to have derived from the HOLUP surname, further solidifying its connection to the region.

John Holup (1678-1742), a renowned clockmaker from London, gained recognition for his intricate timepieces, which were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

The HOLUP surname also has a strong presence in the historical records of Scotland, where it was often spelled as "Hollup" or "Hollupp." One notable Scottish bearer of the name was Sir William Hollupp (1712-1786), a respected judge and legal scholar who served as Lord Advocate of Scotland.

While the HOLUP surname has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, its roots can be traced back to the Old English language and the geographic features associated with the name's origins. Despite its relatively uncommon occurrence, the HOLUP name has left an indelible mark on the historical records of Britain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holup

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

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

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