Explore the Family Name Engwall
The meaning of Engwall
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements eng, a variant of äng ‘meadow’ (possibly from a placename), + wall, a variant of vall ‘field’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Engwall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Engwall has seen minor fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, Engwall was ranked as the 55,003rd most popular surname, while in 2010 it shifted slightly to the 55,619th position, representing a marginal decline of 1.12%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname Engwall experienced a slight increase from 350 in 2000 to 369 in 2010, an upward change of approximately 5.43%. The proportion of this surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #55,619 | -1.12% |
| Count | 350 | 369 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engwall
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Engwall between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 98% in 2000 and slipping slightly to 96.48% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Engwall being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. Notably, the surname emerged among the Hispanic community in 2010, representing 1.90% of individuals with the Engwall surname, where it had not been present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 96.48% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |