Explore the Family Name Bandt
The meaning of Bandt
German: variant of Band.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bandt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bandt has seen a slight downturn in the United States over recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,120th most popular surname and held by 341 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 65,593 with only 302 people bearing the name Bandt, reflecting a 0.1 per 100,000 people proportion. This represents a decrease of 16.88% in rank and a reduction of 11.44% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #65,593 | -16.88% |
| Count | 341 | 302 | -11.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bandt
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bandt surname identify as White, at 89.07% in 2010, down slightly from 89.74% in 2000. The next highest representation is from the Hispanic community at 8.28%, showing a minor decrease from the 8.50% recorded in 2000. Interestingly, in 2010 there appeared to be a small percentage (1.99%) of Bandts identifying with Two or more races, which wasn't present in the 2000 data. No individuals with the Bandt surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.74% | 89.07% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 8.28% | -2.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |