Explore the Family Name Ehnis
The meaning of Ehnis
German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with agi(n) ‘point (of a sword)’ (Old High German ecka).
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How common is the last name Ehnis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ehnis saw a slight uptick between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 127,186 in terms of popularity and increased to 117,480 by 2010, indicating an increase of 7.63%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 124 in 2000 to 148 in 2010, a rise of 19.35%. However, the proportion per 100k remained unchanged at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,186 | #117,480 | 7.63% |
| Count | 124 | 148 | 19.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehnis
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Ehnis, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained predominantly White over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 99% of people with this surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 99.32% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.32% | 0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |