Explore the Family Name Mahlstedt

The meaning of Mahlstedt

German: habitational name from any of several places called Mahlstedt or Malstetten. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Fritz, Ursel.

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How common is the last name Mahlstedt in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mahlstedt was ranked 53,047 in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 56,710 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 6.91%. The number of individuals with the Mahlstedt surname also slightly decreased from 366 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, showing a minimal decrease of 1.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a drop of 14.29%.

20002010Change
Rank#53,047#56,710-6.91%
Count366360-1.64%
Proportion per 100k0.140.12-14.29%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahlstedt

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those bearing the surname Mahlstedt predominantly identified as White, increasing from 93.72% in 2000 to 96.67% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic reduced from 3.01% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. In 2000, about 1.91% reported having two or more ethnic identities, however, this figure was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons. No individuals with the Mahlstedt surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White93.72%96.67%3.15%
Hispanic3.01%2.78%-7.64%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races1.91%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%