Explore the Family Name Meinhardt
The meaning of Meinhardt
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Meinhard(t), composed of the elements magin ‘might, strength’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Fritz, Hans, Kurt, Otto, Rudi, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Meinhardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meinhardt has experienced changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name dropped slightly from 17,763 in 2000 to 17,839 in 2010, a decrease of 0.43%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 7.84%, from 1,454 in 2000 to 1,568 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a minor decrease of 1.85% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,763 | #17,839 | -0.43% |
| Count | 1,454 | 1,568 | 7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.53 | -1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meinhardt
In terms of ethnicity, the Meinhardt surname showed a diverse range according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, the majority of people identifying with the Meinhardt surname identified as White, a figure that remained steady at 96.15% in 2000 to 96.17% in 2010. The percentage of Meinhardts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 24.19% between 2000 and 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities decreased from 1.31% to 0.96% over the same period. The Hispanic group slightly increased by 0.61%. However, there were no reported changes within the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native groups over the decade, with both remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 96.17% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.66% | 0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0.96% | -26.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.77% | 24.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |