Explore the Family Name Engh
The meaning of Engh
Swedish and Norwegian: variant of Eng 1, 2. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erland, Helmer, Svein.
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How common is the last name Engh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Engh was ranked 25,123rd in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 25,403rd in 2010, representing a modest decrease of 1.11%. The total count of people with this surname grew from 926 in 2000 to 974 in 2010, indicating a rise of 5.18%. The proportion of individuals named Engh per 100,000 people declined by 2.94%, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,123 | #25,403 | -1.11% |
| Count | 926 | 974 | 5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engh
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Engh has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of those bearing the surname Engh identified as White (96.33%), a figure which remained relatively stable at 96.20% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased marginally from 1.19% to 1.23%. However, the proportion of those reporting two or more races dropped from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010, a significant decline of 26.43%. The percentage of people with this surname who identified as Hispanic also decreased by 24.07%, from 1.08% to 0.82%. No individuals named Engh identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 96.2% | -0.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 1.23% | 3.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.03% | -26.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 0.82% | -24.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |