Explore the Family Name Battenfeld
The meaning of Battenfeld
German: habitational name from a place so named in Hesse (near Frankenberg). Batten may be the genitive of an ancient Germanic personal name meaning ‘battle’. Compare Battenfield and Bottenfield.
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How common is the last name Battenfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Battenfeld has seen a decrement in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 137,816 while in 2010 it dropped to 148,347, marking a decrease of 7.64%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also saw a subtle decline from 112 in 2000 to 111 in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.89%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,816 | #148,347 | -7.64% |
| Count | 112 | 111 | -0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Battenfeld
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the surname Battenfeld identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 93.75% of all Battenfelds and increased slightly to 94.59% in 2010. No Battenfelds identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, nor were there any people who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 94.59% | 0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |