Explore the Family Name Erath
The meaning of Erath
German: variant of Ehrhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erath in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Erath has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Erath was ranked as the 50,468th most popular surname, but fell to the 54,752nd position in 2010, showing a decrease of 8.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 3.34% during this period. The proportion per 100,000 people declined from 0.14 to 0.13, reflecting a decrease of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #54,752 | -8.49% |
| Count | 389 | 376 | -3.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erath
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those identified with the surname Erath predominantly have White ethnic origins, although the percentage decreased slightly from 93.32% in 2000 to 90.96% in 2010. Over the same decade, the percentage of those identified as Hispanic within the Erath surname increased from 2.31% to 3.99%, marking a significant rise of 72.73%. Those with Black ethnic identity experienced a modest growth of 14.01%, increasing from 2.57% to 2.93%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Erath surname group during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.32% | 90.96% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3.99% | 72.73% |
| Black | 2.57% | 2.93% | 14.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |