2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Egenolf
An Americanized spelling of the Germanic surname meaning "hedge wolf".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Egenolf. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Egenolf surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Egenolf in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Egenolf, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Egenolf
The surname Egenolf is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia, where it was first recorded in the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old German words "egan," meaning "edge" or "border," and "wolf," which referred to the animal. This combination suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived near the edge of a forest or settlement.
One of the earliest documented mentions of the Egenolf name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Mellicensis, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century that recorded land transactions and donations in the region of Melk, Austria. The manuscript contains several entries referencing individuals with the surname Egenolf, indicating their presence in the area during that time.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records and chronicles across southern Germany. Notable individuals bearing the Egenolf surname included Konrad Egenolf, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Ulm, who lived between 1220 and 1287. Another prominent figure was Heinrich Egenolf, a scholar and theologian from Regensburg, who authored several influential works on canon law in the late 13th century.
The Egenolf name can also be traced back to the town of Egenhausen, located in the modern-day state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This place name, derived from the Old German words "egan" and "hausen" (meaning "house" or "settlement"), likely contributed to the development of the surname Egenolf in the region.
Throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, the Egenolf family produced several notable figures. One such individual was Georg Egenolf, a renowned printer and publisher from Strasbourg, who lived from 1484 to 1555. His contributions to the printing industry and the dissemination of knowledge during the Reformation period were significant.
Another prominent Egenolf was Johann Egenolf, a German lawyer and statesman who served as the mayor of Nuremberg in the late 16th century (1540-1611). His political and administrative roles during a time of religious and social upheaval in Europe were influential.
While the Egenolf surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Egenolff, Egenolfus, and Egenholf, its origins remain firmly rooted in the German linguistic and cultural heritage of the Middle Ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Egenolf
Among Census respondents with the surname Egenolf, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Egenolf bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Egenolf surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 95
- Two or more races12.6% · 14
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Egenolf
Egenolf appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,787 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 1,787 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Egenolf surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #148,665 | 1.2% |
| Count | 109 | 111 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Egenolf bearers went from 109 to 111 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 1,787 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #148,665.
FAQ
Egenolf surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Egenolf?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Egenolf. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Egenolf?
Egenolf ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Egenolf. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Egenolf.
Has Egenolf become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Egenolf went from 109 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Egenolf?
Among Census respondents with the surname Egenolf, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Egenolf in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Egenolf appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Two or More Races (12.6%), Hispanic (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Egenolf (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Egenolf mean?
An Americanized spelling of the Germanic surname meaning "hedge wolf". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Egenolf (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Egenolf?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.