Explore the Family Name Althen
The meaning of Althen
German: variant of Althenn, a nickname composed of Middle High German alt ‘old’ + Henne, a pet form of the personal name Johann. Some characteristic forenames: German Friedrich.
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How common is the last name Althen in the United States?
The surname Althen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 77,472nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 82,613th position, indicating a change of -6.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly diminished, from 230 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, marking a decline of -0.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -11.11%, falling from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #82,613 | -6.64% |
| Count | 230 | 228 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Althen
In terms of ethnicity, the Althen surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic origin, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.48% of those with the Althen surname were identified as White, increasing slightly to 94.30% in 2010, showing a minor change of +0.88%. A small percentage of individuals with the surname Althen identify as Hispanic, with 3.48% in 2000 growing to 3.95% in 2010, an increase of +13.51%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.48% | 94.3% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 3.48% | 3.95% | 13.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |