Explore the Family Name Halberstadt
The meaning of Halberstadt
German: habitational name from any of various places so named, notably the city near Magdeburg and Halberstadt near Königstein in Saxony. Compare Halverstadt. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ernst, Hans, Manfred, Ullman.
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How common is the last name Halberstadt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Halberstadt has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,129 out of all surnames in the United States but dropped to rank 38,640 in 2010, reflecting a 6.95% decrease. The number of people bearing this surname also declined slightly from 586 in 2000 to 572 in 2010, signifying a 2.39% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population fell by 13.64%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #38,640 | -6.95% |
| Count | 586 | 572 | -2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halberstadt
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Halberstadt surname. The vast majority, over 97%, identify as White, which increased slightly from 97.44% in 2000 to 98.43% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races was 1.19% in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 98.43% | 1.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |