Explore the Family Name Imhof
The meaning of Imhof
South German and Swiss German: variant of Imhoff. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto, Bernhardt, Erhardt, Erwin, Kurt, Markus, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Imhof in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Imhof was ranked as the 21,054th most popular in 2000, and dropped slightly to the 21,251st position in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 0.94%. Despite this slight dip in rank, the number of people bearing the Imhof surname increased by 6.1% from 1,163 in 2000 to 1,234 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Imhof surname per 100,000 people also saw a small decline of 2.33%, going from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,054 | #21,251 | -0.94% |
| Count | 1,163 | 1,234 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Imhof
Looking at the ethnic identity breakdown for the Imhof surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the highest proportion identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 97.08% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Imhof surname holders increased significantly by 98.71%, going from 1.55% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. There was also a modest increase of 22.09% in those identifying as belonging to two or more races. The 2010 census also recorded a small presence (0.41%) of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity that wasn't present in 2000. No changes were seen in the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.14% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 3.08% | 98.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.05% | 22.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |