Explore the Family Name Enyart
The meaning of Enyart
1. Possibly an Americanized form of German Engert or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. 2. Alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of Danish Enggård: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Enyart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Enyart saw a minor decrease in its ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 18,340 to 18,601, this represented a modest change of -1.42%. However, the total count of individuals with the surname increased by about 6.24%, growing from 1,394 to 1,481 during the same period. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly dropped by 3.85%, suggesting that while the actual number of Enyarts grew, their presence within the broader population diminished slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,340 | #18,601 | -1.42% |
| Count | 1,394 | 1,481 | 6.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.5 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enyart
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Enyart from the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts can be observed from 2000 to 2010. The most significant increase was among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which nearly doubled from 0.65% to 1.28%. Similarly, individuals identifying as Black or African American also saw a substantial increase of 75%, moving from 1.08% to 1.89%. Those claiming two or more races and those of Hispanic ethnicity also increased, at rates of 37.43% and 24.26%, respectively. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.11% to 89.13%, it remained the dominant ethnicity. Finally, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native was relatively stable, with a mild growth from 2.94% to 3.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 89.13% | -3.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.94% | 3.44% | 17.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.57% | 37.43% |
| Black | 1.08% | 1.89% | 75% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.69% | 24.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 1.28% | 96.92% |