Explore the Family Name Kaufhold
The meaning of Kaufhold
German: nickname for a trader, derived from Kauf (Old High German coufo ‘trader’, Middle High German kouf ‘business deal, trade, profit’) + the suffix -olt, which, by a process of folk etymology, was modified to -hold ‘loyal’, a common element of personal names. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans.
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How common is the last name Kaufhold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kaufhold has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,239th in popularity with a count of 605, equating to roughly 0.22 per 100k. By 2010, however, the ranking had slipped to 38,214 with a total count of 580, or approximately 0.2 per 100k, representing a change of -8.44 in rank and -4.13 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #38,214 | -8.44% |
| Count | 605 | 580 | -4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaufhold
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Kaufhold surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White, although there have been some shifts over the decade. In 2000, 97.19% identified as White, but this dropped slightly to 96.38% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% to 1.03%, while those identifying as two or more races also increased marginally from 1.16% to 1.21%. Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 22.22%, despite still only comprising 1.21% of Kaufholds in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.38% | -0.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.21% | 4.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.21% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |