Explore the Family Name Ehnert
The meaning of Ehnert
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Eginhard, formed with agi ‘point, edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘hardy, strong’.
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How common is the last name Ehnert in the United States?
The surname Ehnert, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 83,301st in popularity, while by 2010, it rose to 82,613th, marking an upward shift of 0.83 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 210 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, denoting an 8.57 percent growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of Ehnerts per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #82,613 | 0.83% |
| Count | 210 | 228 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehnert
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Ehnert surname identify as White. This group constituted 96.67 percent of all Ehnerts in 2000, decreasing slightly to 95.18 percent by 2010. While there were no recorded instances of Ehnerts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, a new demographic emerged in 2010: Hispanic Ehnerts, who made up 3.51 percent of the total. Notably, there were no recorded instances of Ehnerts identifying with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 95.18% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.51% | 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% |