Explore the Family Name Sommerfeldt
The meaning of Sommerfeldt
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sommerfeld.
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How common is the last name Sommerfeldt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sommerfeldt" ranked 37,986 in 2000 and slightly decreased in popularity by 2010, coming in at 39,117, marking a slight change of -2.98. Despite the decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 549 in 2000 to 563 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 2.55. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the figure dropped by -5.0, indicating that although there was a numerical increase, the surname did not keep pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #39,117 | -2.98% |
| Count | 549 | 563 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sommerfeldt
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority of people with the surname "Sommerfeldt" identify as White, with 98% in 2000 and 97.34% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of -0.67. The 2010 census also recorded a small percentage (1.24%) identifying as two or more races. There were no records of those with the Sommerfeldt surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 97.34% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |