Explore the Family Name Mahrt
The meaning of Mahrt
North German: unexplained. It is found mainly in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mahrt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mahrt has seen slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 47,735th and slightly dipped to 49,999th in 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.74% in its ranking. Despite this dip, the count of individuals with the Mahrt surname marginally increased from 417 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.48%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 6.67% from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #49,999 | -4.74% |
| Count | 417 | 419 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahrt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Mahrt identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of Mahrts identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.52% over the decade. The census recorded no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black in either year. There was an emergence of a small Hispanic population (1.19%) among Mahrts by 2010, which was not present in 2000 data. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero in the 2010 census, from 1.20% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 96.66% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |