Explore the Family Name Ehalt
The meaning of Ehalt
German: occupational or status name from Middle High German ēhalt ‘servant’. Compare Ahalt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ehalt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ehalt has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ehalt was ranked as the 85,297th most popular surname with a count of 204 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, its rank had slightly improved to 84,748 with a total of 221 individuals carrying the surname, an increase of 8.33%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 12.5%, indicating that although the actual number of people with the Ehalt surname increased, it did not keep pace with the growth in overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #84,748 | 0.64% |
| Count | 204 | 221 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehalt
The ethnic identity associated with the Ehalt surname, as determined by data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 97.55% in 2000 and 96.38% in 2010. There was a small decrease of 1.20% over this decade. The Hispanic ethnicity forms a minor part of the Ehalt surname holders at 2.45% in 2000, which decreased to 2.26% by 2010, seeing a 7.76% change. The census data showed no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.38% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 2.26% | -7.76% |
| 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% |