Explore the Family Name Ihlenfeld
The meaning of Ihlenfeld
German: variant of Ihlenfeldt. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Mathias, Monika, Otto.
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How common is the last name Ihlenfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ihlenfeld saw a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ihlenfeld was ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 74,826th spot, representing a roughly 6% decrease in popularity ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also marginally declined during this period, dropping from 259 people in 2000 to 258 in 2010, representing a decrease of 0.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #74,826 | -6.18% |
| Count | 259 | 258 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ihlenfeld
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Ihlenfeld surname identify as White, although there has been a minor decrease in this group from 96.91% in 2000 to 94.96% in 2010. There is also a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within this surname, accounting for 2.33% of the Ihlenfeld population in 2010. However, no such representation was recorded in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not have any representation in either 2000 or 2010 among the Ihlenfeld population, with data for these groups suppressed for privacy reasons where necessary.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.96% | -2.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |