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

Angstadt, 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 Angstadt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Angstadt in America

Angstadt is the 22144th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Angstadt surname appeared 1,167 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 Angstadt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Angstadt 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 Angstadt

The surname Angstadt is of German origin and is believed to have originated in the region of Hessen, Germany. The name is derived from the Old High German words "ang" meaning "narrow" and "stat" meaning "place" or "town," suggesting that the name may have referred to a narrow or confined place where the original bearers of the name resided.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Angstadt can be traced back to the 16th century in various German church records and historical documents. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Angstadt, who was mentioned in the records of the town of Friedberg, Hessen, in 1583.

In the 17th century, the name Angstadt appeared in various forms, such as Angstatt, Angstädt, and Angstett, reflecting the different regional spellings and pronunciations of the name. During this time, the name was also associated with various place names in the Hessen region, such as Angstädten and Angstedt.

One notable figure with the surname Angstadt was Johann Wilhelm Angstadt (1670-1738), a German philosopher and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Marburg. His writings on ethics and theology were widely influential during his time.

Another prominent individual was Karl Friedrich Angstadt (1786-1854), a German entrepreneur and industrialist who founded a successful textile manufacturing company in the town of Kassel, Hessen. His business played a significant role in the region's economic development during the 19th century.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, many German immigrants bearing the surname Angstadt came to North America, particularly to the United States and Canada. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was Johann Michael Angstadt, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749.

Another notable figure was Heinrich Angstadt (1811-1892), a German-American farmer and businessman who settled in Illinois in the mid-19th century. He became a prominent figure in the local community and played a role in the development of the region's agricultural industry.

Finally, Albert Angstadt (1892-1975) was an American artist and illustrator who gained recognition for his vibrant paintings depicting rural life and landscapes. His works were widely exhibited and are now part of several museum collections in the United States.

While the surname Angstadt has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, it remains a relatively uncommon name, with a relatively small number of bearers worldwide. However, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the cultural heritage and migration patterns of its German origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Angstadt

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

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

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