Explore the Family Name Engelhard
The meaning of Engelhard
German and Dutch: variant of Engelhardt. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Engelhard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Engelhard ranks 30,509th in popularity as of 2010, slightly dropping from its rank of 30,443rd in 2000. Over the course of a decade, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 5.66 percent, growing from 724 to 765. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Engelhard name experienced a slight decrease of 3.7 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #30,509 | -0.22% |
| Count | 724 | 765 | 5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engelhard
Analyzing the ethnic identity of individuals with the Engelhard surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a variety of backgrounds. Most Engelhards identified as White, representing 88.37 percent of the group in 2010, down from 93.78 percent in 2000. There was an increase in Engelhards identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.73 percent in 2000 to 6.27 percent in 2010. The percentage of Engelhards identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also slightly changed, decreasing and increasing respectively. A significant increase occurred among those identifying as two or more races, jumping from 0.83 percent in 2000 to 3.66 percent in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 88.37% | -5.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 6.27% | 68.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 3.66% | 340.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0.92% | -5.15% |
| Black | 0.69% | 0.78% | 13.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |