Explore the Family Name Engeman
The meaning of Engeman
1. Swedish: either a variant of Engman or of German origin. 2. Americanized form of German Engemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Engeman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Engeman saw a small decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,714th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 54,864th place, representing a change of -4.08%. However, the actual count of people with this last name increased marginally from 369 to 375 during the same period, showing a growth rate of 1.63%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 of the population decreased by 7.14%, going from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #54,864 | -4.08% |
| Count | 369 | 375 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engeman
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Engeman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly affiliated with individuals identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, almost all (98.64% and 98.40% respectively) of those with the Engeman surname identified as White, with a negligible decrease of 0.24% over the decade. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 98.4% | -0.24% |
| 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% |