Explore the Family Name Engbrecht
The meaning of Engbrecht
German: variant of Engelbert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Engbrecht in the United States?
The surname Engbrecht experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 53,659th nationwide, but by 2010, it had moved up slightly to 53,316th. While this is not a significant shift, it does demonstrate an upward trend. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.48 percent over the decade, moving from 361 in 2000 to 388 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #53,316 | 0.64% |
| Count | 361 | 388 | 7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engbrecht
As for the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Engbrecht, there was a notable change between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.78 percent) identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 95.10 percent. At the same time, new categories emerged. In 2010, 1.29 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.80 percent identified with two or more races, and 1.55 percent identified as Hispanic. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 95.1% | -2.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |