Explore the Family Name Airhart
The meaning of Airhart
Americanized form of German Ehrhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Airhart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Airhart has grown between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,717 in popularity and increased to a rank of 25,701 in 2010, showing a 3.8% change. The total count of individuals with the surname also rose from 857 in 2000 to 959 in 2010, marking an increase of 11.9%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also showed a slight increase from 0.32 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,717 | #25,701 | 3.8% |
| Count | 857 | 959 | 11.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.33 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Airhart
Focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Airhart, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of bearers were of White ethnicity both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 92.88% to 91.24%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.05% to 1.46% between 2000 and 2010. Additionally, there was a modest growth in the Hispanic population with this surname, up from 2.45% to 2.92%, and a slight increase for those identifying as Black, at 3.27% in 2000 and 3.34% in 2010. No individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.88% | 91.24% | -1.77% |
| Black | 3.27% | 3.34% | 2.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 2.92% | 19.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.46% | 39.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |