Explore the Family Name Meyerhofer
The meaning of Meyerhofer
South German: habitational name for someone who lived or worked at a farm named Meyerhof (from Middle High German meier ‘steward’, ‘bailiff, tenant farmer’ + hof ‘manor farm’). Some characteristic forenames: German Dietrich.
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How common is the last name Meyerhofer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meyerhofer has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 51,680th in popularity and had 378 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had improved to 50,564th with an additional 35 people bearing the name, representing a 2.16% improvement in rank and a 9.26% increase in count. However, the proportion of individuals named Meyerhofer per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.14 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #50,564 | 2.16% |
| Count | 378 | 413 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meyerhofer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Meyerhofer surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of those bearing the name were identified as White, with percentages of 96.56% and 96.85% respectively. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic declined during the same period from 2.12% to 1.69%, a decrease of 20.28%. There were no Meyerhofers recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 96.85% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 1.69% | -20.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |