Explore the Family Name Neidhardt
The meaning of Neidhardt
German: from the medieval personal name Nīthart, composed of the ancient Germanic elements nīt ‘ambition, hatred’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Berthold, Jurgen.
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How common is the last name Neidhardt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neidhardt has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,673 in popularity with a count of 617. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 37,646 with a count of 591, indicating a drop of 4.21% in the number of people bearing this surname. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.23 to 0.2, marking a 13.04% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #37,646 | -8.57% |
| Count | 617 | 591 | -4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neidhardt
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neidhardt, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group has experienced a slight decrease from 96.76% in 2000 to 95.60% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.46% to 2.71%. There's no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within this surname group over the ten years. Notably, those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 at 0.97%, but data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.6% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.71% | 85.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |