Explore the Family Name Mangelsdorf
The meaning of Mangelsdorf
German (Hamburg): habitational name from Mangelsdorf in Brandenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Lorenz, Udo.
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How common is the last name Mangelsdorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mangelsdorf has seen a surge in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 66,878, but by 2010, it had risen to 64,721, marking an increase of 3.23%. The count of individuals with the Mangelsdorf name also expanded from 276 in 2000 to 307 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #64,721 | 3.23% |
| Count | 276 | 307 | 11.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mangelsdorf
In terms of ethnicity, the Mangelsdorf surname is predominantly associated with white ethnic identity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of white individuals with this surname increased slightly from 97.10% in 2000 to 97.39% in 2010. Meanwhile, a small fraction (1.95%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010—a category that was previously unrepresented in 2000. There were no recorded changes for the categories of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native among those bearing the Mangelsdorf surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 97.39% | 0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |