Explore the Family Name Degenhardt
The meaning of Degenhardt
German: from the personal name Degenhart, composed of Old High German degan ‘young warrior, vassal, hero’ + hart ‘strong’. Some characteristic forenames: German Bodo, Winfried, Angelika, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Degenhardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Degenhardt fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Degenhardt was ranked 19,242nd in popularity, but this dropped to 20,116th by 2010 - a decrease of 4.54 percent. The actual count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 1,304 in 2000 to 1,328 in 2010, representing a modest growth of 1.84 percent. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 6.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,242 | #20,116 | -4.54% |
| Count | 1,304 | 1,328 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Degenhardt
The ethnicity associated with the surname Degenhardt also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of people with this surname identified as White (95.48 percent in 2010, down from 97.16 percent in 2000), there were noticeable increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 38.89 percent, from 0.54 percent in 2000 to 0.75 percent in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.92 percent to 1.28 percent, a rise of 39.13 percent. The most significant increase was seen in the Hispanic community, which jumped by 113.04 percent, although it still only represented 1.96 percent of the total in 2010. There was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 95.48% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.96% | 113.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.28% | 39.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.75% | 38.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |