Explore the Family Name Hattendorf
The meaning of Hattendorf
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the places called Hattendorf, near Alsfeld and near Hanover. The element hatt, had means ‘bog’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hattendorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hattendorf saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hattendorf was ranked 59,611th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States but climbed to 57,914th in 2010, representing a 2.85% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 317 to 351 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 10.73%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no change between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #57,914 | 2.85% |
| Count | 317 | 351 | 10.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hattendorf
In terms of ethnic identity, the most significant group associated with the surname Hattendorf is White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This demographic made up 96.21% of the population with this surname in 2000, slightly decreasing to 94.59% by 2010. Although the Hispanic representation among those with the Hattendorf surname was small, there was a significant relative increase from 1.58% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 44.3%. Additionally, there was a small emergence of people identifying as two or more races bearing the Hattendorf name in 2010, marking a new development compared to the 2000 data. Populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unrepresented among those with the Hattendorf surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 94.59% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.28% | 44.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |