Explore the Family Name Engelhart
The meaning of Engelhart
Dutch and German: variant of Engelhardt. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Ewald, Otto.
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How common is the last name Engelhart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Engelhart experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Engelhart was ranked 18,499 in terms of popularity, but slipped to 19,823 by 2010, representing a 7.16% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 1,377 in 2000 to 1,356 in 2010, marking a 1.53% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Engelhart per 100,000 decreased by 9.8%, from 0.51 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,499 | #19,823 | -7.16% |
| Count | 1,377 | 1,356 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.46 | -9.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engelhart
The ethnicity associated with the surname Engelhart saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as white decreased slightly from 97.46% to 95.80%. At the same time, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 120.69%, rising from 0.87% to 1.92%. The proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also increased, with the latter seeing a 42.20% rise from 1.09% to 1.55%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 95.8% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.92% | 120.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.55% | 42.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |