Explore the Family Name Affeldt
The meaning of Affeldt
North German: topographic name for a person living in a distant area of open country, from Middle Low German af ‘away, off’ + velt ‘open country’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Arno, Franz.
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How common is the last name Affeldt in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Affeldt has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,259 but rose to 33,036 in 2010, a change of 3.57%. The count of people with this last name also increased from 626 to 693 during this period, marking a growth of 10.7%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Affeldt surname in the population per 100,000 remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #33,036 | 3.57% |
| Count | 626 | 693 | 10.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Affeldt
The ethnic identity associated with the Affeldt surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, showed minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 97.12% in 2000 to 96.54% in 2010. During the same time, the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw an increase from 0.96% to 1.30%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 1.44% to 1.30%. There were no individuals with the Affeldt surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 96.54% | -0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.3% | 35.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.3% | -9.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |