Explore the Family Name Earnst
The meaning of Earnst
Americanized form of German, Dutch, and Jewish Ernst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Earnst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Earnst has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Earnst was ranked 57,406th in terms of frequency among surnames across the US with a count of 332. By 2010, although the count had marginally increased to 334, the rank had fallen to 60,347th, signifying a decrease in popularity by 5.12%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an 8.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #60,347 | -5.12% |
| Count | 332 | 334 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Earnst
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Earnst. From 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in the proportion of those identified as White (from 88.86% to 94.91%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.81% to 2.10%). However, the share of those identifying as Hispanic dipped noticeably from 2.41% to 1.80%, a change of -25.31%. Notably, the proportions of Earnsts identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races were reported as zero in 2010, suggesting that these groups may be small enough for their data to have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.86% | 94.91% | 6.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 2.1% | 16.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 1.8% | -25.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 4.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |