Explore the Family Name Alwardt
The meaning of Alwardt
North German: from the personal name Adelward, composed of the ancient Germanic elements adal ‘noble’ + ward ‘keeper, protector’. Some characteristic forenames: German Jutta, Kurt, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Alwardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Alwardt had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 56,979 in 2000 and decreased to 59,324 by 2010, representing a drop of approximately 4.12 percent. However, the count of people with the Alwardt surname slightly increased from 335 in 2000 to 341 in 2010. This represents an increase of approximately 1.79 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Alwardt surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #59,324 | -4.12% |
| Count | 335 | 341 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alwardt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Alwardt surname identify as white. The percentage of people identifying as white slightly decreased from 96.42 percent in 2000 to 96.19 percent in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.49 percent in 2000 to 2.93 percent in 2010, a growth of nearly 97 percent. No change was observed for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 96.19% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.93% | 96.64% |
| 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% |