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

Holzworth, 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 Holzworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Holzworth in America

Holzworth is the 25810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Holzworth surname appeared 954 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 Holzworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Holzworth 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 Holzworth

The surname Holzworth originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the German words "holz," meaning wood, and "worth," meaning a parcel of land or estate. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who owned or lived near a wooded area or forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Holzworth is mentioned as a resident in the year 1528. It is believed that the name may have first emerged in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various church records and land registries across different parts of Germany. For instance, a Johann Holzworth is listed as a landowner in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in 1642.

As the Holzworth family spread across Germany and into neighboring countries, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Holzwirth, Holtzworth, and Holzwarth. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and differences in pronunciation and record-keeping practices.

One notable individual with the surname Holzworth was Friedrich Holzworth, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1618 to 1698. He was renowned for his works on metaphysics and natural theology, which were widely read and discussed during his time.

Another prominent figure was Katharina Holzworth, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1667 to 1726. She is known for her intricate etchings and portraits, many of which are housed in various art museums across Europe.

In the 18th century, the name Holzworth appeared in the records of the city of Hamburg, where a merchant named Johann Jakob Holzworth is mentioned as having traded in various goods, including timber and other wood products.

Another notable individual was Wilhelm Holzworth, a German botanist and naturalist who lived from 1792 to 1859. He is remembered for his extensive research on the flora and fauna of the Black Forest region, where he spent much of his life studying and documenting the local plant and animal life.

While the surname Holzworth is not as common as some other German names, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its roots in the wooded regions of southern Germany in the 16th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Holzworth

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

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

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