Explore the Family Name Engelmann
The meaning of Engelmann
1. German: variant of Engel 1, with the addition of -mann ‘man’, sometimes denoting a pet form. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Engelman. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Franz, Fritz, Lothar, Manfred, Otto, Ralf, Armin, Bernd, Dieter, Ernst, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Engelmann in the United States?
The surname Engelmann, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked as the 17,014th most common surname in America, rising to the 16,748th position by 2010, a moderate growth of 1.56%. The count of individuals carrying the Engelmann surname also rose from 1,539 to 1,707 during this period, an increase of roughly 10.92%. As such, the proportion of Engelmanns per 100,000 people increased by 1.75%, indicating a slow but steady climb in the name's prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,014 | #16,748 | 1.56% |
| Count | 1,539 | 1,707 | 10.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.58 | 1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engelmann
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates shifts in the distribution of the Engelmann surname among different ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with the Engelmann surname in both years was the White demographic, although its percentage decreased slightly from 97.21% to 95.20%. There was a significant increase among Hispanics holding the Engelmann surname, jumping from 0.78% to 1.99%. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander community saw a 35.38% increase in the usage of the Engelmann surname while those identifying with two or more races also experienced an uptick, going from 1.10% to 1.23%. The data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native demographics remained constant with no identifiable Engelmann surname bearers in these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.2% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.99% | 155.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.23% | 11.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.88% | 35.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |