Explore the Family Name Bielefeldt
The meaning of Bielefeldt
German: variant of Bielefeld. It is also found in Denmark. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Bielefeldt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bielefeldt saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,376th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved slightly to 55,505th. However, there was an increase in the actual count of people with this surname, moving from 347 in 2000 to 370 in 2010, marking a 6.63% growth over the decade. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #55,505 | -0.23% |
| Count | 347 | 370 | 6.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bielefeldt
Concerning ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the surname Bielefeldt predominantly identify as White, accounting for 98.56% in 2000 and 96.76% in 2010. There was a noticeable decrease of 1.83% in this group over the ten-year period. Interestingly, while no Bielefeldts identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010 they made up 2.16% of those with the surname. No one with the surname Bielefeldt identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 96.76% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| 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% |