Explore the Family Name Handt
The meaning of Handt
German: variant of Hand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Handt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Handt" experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 62,577th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 67,943rd position, marking an 8.58% drop in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 299 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, indicating a decline of 3.01%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Handt per 100k also dipped by 9.09% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #67,943 | -8.58% |
| Count | 299 | 290 | -3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Handt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Handt identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.56% over the decade. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic showed a small increase from 1.67% to 1.72%. Notably, the 2010 data introduced a new category, with 2.07% of people identifying as belonging to two or more races. No significant changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 94.83% | -2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 1.72% | 2.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |