Explore the Family Name Ahrendt
The meaning of Ahrendt
North German: variant of Arndt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ahrendt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ahrendt rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 24,350 to 23,785, representing a 2.32% increase. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 10.27%, from 964 in 2000 to 1,063 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,350 | #23,785 | 2.32% |
| Count | 964 | 1,063 | 10.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ahrendt
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ahrendt also saw some notable changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion identifying as White decreased slightly by 3.10%, from 96.89% to 93.89%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.04% to 3.10%, a growth of 198.08%. The category of Two or more races also saw an increase from 1.04% to 1.60%. Finally, there was a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 that was not registered in 2000, while the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded presence in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 93.89% | -3.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 3.1% | 198.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.6% | 53.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |