Explore the Family Name Rehfeldt
The meaning of Rehfeldt
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rehfeld. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Heinz, Udo.
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How common is the last name Rehfeldt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rehfeldt witnessed a rise between 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 48,293 in 2000 to 46,219 in 2010, marking a change of 4.29%. In terms of count, there was a noticeable increase of 12.17% from 411 in 2000 to 461 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.15 to 0.16 during the same period, signifying a growth rate of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #46,219 | 4.29% |
| Count | 411 | 461 | 12.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rehfeldt
On the ethnicity front, the majority of individuals with the Rehfeldt surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Though this group's percentage saw a slight decrease from 93.92% in 2000 to 91.76% in 2010, it still remained the predominant ethnic identity. There was no representation for Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in 2000, but by 2010, 2.17% of those with the Rehfeldt surname identified as Hispanic. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a decline from 1.95% to 1.52%, whereas the "Two or more races" category experienced a sharp rise from 2.68% to 3.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 91.76% | -2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 3.9% | 45.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 1.52% | -22.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |