Find out how popular the last name Adelhardt is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Adelhardt.

Adelhardt, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Adelhardt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adelhardt in America

Adelhardt is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adelhardt surname appeared 196 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Adelhardt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adelhardt to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Adelhardt

The surname ADELHARDT is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German words "adal" meaning "noble" and "hart" meaning "hardy" or "brave." Together, these elements combine to suggest that the name was likely bestowed upon someone of noble and courageous character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Codex Falkensteinensis, a 13th-century manuscript from the region of Saxony. Here, a certain "Adelhardt von Falkenstein" is mentioned, indicating the name's presence in this area during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the Rhineland region, such as the Stadtbuch von Köln (City Book of Cologne), where an "Adelhart der Müller" (Adelhart the Miller) is listed among the local tradesmen.

The earliest known bearer of the name ADELHARDT was likely Johann Adelhardt, born around 1420 in the town of Landau, in what is now Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. He was a respected landowner and magistrate during his time.

Another notable figure was Matthias Adelhardt, a Lutheran theologian and reformer born in Erfurt, Saxony, in 1499. He played a significant role in the spread of Protestant teachings in central Germany during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with the exploits of Hans Adelhardt, a German mercenary captain who fought in the Thirty Years' War. His military tactics and bravery earned him a reputation across Europe.

During the 18th century, the name was associated with the Adelhardt family of Nuremberg, a prominent lineage of merchants and bankers. One of their descendants, Friedrich Adelhardt (1724-1802), was a renowned philanthropist and patron of the arts.

Another figure of note is the 19th-century German composer and pianist, Wilhelm Adelhardt (1824-1888), whose works were highly regarded in his time.

Throughout its long history, the surname ADELHARDT has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Adelhart, Adelhart, Adelhardus, and Adelhard, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of different eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adelhardt

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Adelhardt.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Adelhardt was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Adelhardt has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Adelhardt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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