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

Affholter, 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 Affholter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Affholter in America

Affholter is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Affholter surname appeared 158 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 Affholter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Affholter 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 Affholter

The surname Affholter originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "aff" meaning ape or monkey, and "holter" meaning forest or wooded area. The name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a forested region where monkeys or apes resided.

In ancient records, the name appears with various spellings, including Affholter, Afholter, and Affholder. One of the earliest documented instances is found in the parish records of the town of Weil der Stadt, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, where an Affholter family is mentioned in the late 1500s.

The Affholter surname is also connected to several place names in southern Germany, such as Affholtern, a municipality in the district of Freudenstadt, and Affholderbach, a small village near Weil der Stadt. These place names likely contributed to the surname's development and spread in the region.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the Affholter name, Johannes Affholter (1546-1624) was a respected Protestant theologian and author from Stuttgart. His writings on religious matters were widely read during the Reformation era.

Another prominent individual was Wilhelm Affholter (1768-1846), a German military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Major General and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, Carl Affholter (1837-1909) was a renowned architect and urban planner based in Munich. He designed several iconic buildings and played a significant role in shaping the city's architectural landscape.

Additionally, the Affholter family produced a notable artist, Else Affholter (1902-1988), who was renowned for her expressionist paintings and sculptures. Her works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and are part of several prestigious collections.

Lastly, Hans Affholter (1920-2003) was a prominent German businessman and philanthropist. He founded a successful manufacturing company and dedicated much of his later life to supporting various charitable causes, particularly in the field of education and healthcare.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Affholter

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

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 Affholter 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 Affholter 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 Affholter was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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