Explore the Family Name Habenicht
The meaning of Habenicht
German: nickname for a poor man, a compound of Middle High German habe(n) ‘have’ + niht ‘nothing’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Habenicht in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Habenicht experienced a notable change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,944 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 52,037, marking a decline of approximately 10.85%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 426 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 6.34%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals identified as Habenicht per 100,000 people fell by 12.5% from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #52,037 | -10.85% |
| Count | 426 | 399 | -6.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Habenicht
On the other hand, when considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Habenicht, the census data reveals some shifts over the decade. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 96.95 and 94.49 in 2000 and 2010 respectively, although this represented a slight decrease of 2.54%. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.41% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010, an increase of 113.48%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new presence of individuals reporting two or more races in 2010, which was not reported in 2000. All these figures are based on the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 94.49% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 3.01% | 113.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |