2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Engbarth
A habitational name derived from a place name meaning "narrow valley or pass."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Engbarth. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Engbarth 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Engbarth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Engbarth, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Engbarth
The surname Engbarth has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "eng" meaning "narrow" and "barth" meaning "forest." This suggests that the name may have originated from a geographic location or region characterized by a narrow forested area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Engbarth can be found in the Heidelberg Chancery records of 1587, where a certain Hans Engbarth is mentioned as a resident of the city. This document provides valuable insight into the name's usage during the late 16th century in the region of Heidelberg, Germany.
In the 17th century, the Engbarth surname appears in various church records throughout southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. These records often include details about family members, births, marriages, and deaths, offering a glimpse into the lives of those bearing the name during this period.
The name Engbarth has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Johann Engbarth, a German theologian and author who lived from 1646 to 1721. His works on religious subjects were widely read and influential during his lifetime.
Another prominent Engbarth was Wilhelm Engbarth, a German military officer who served in the Prussian army during the 18th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership skills, and his achievements were documented in various military records and histories of the time.
In the 19th century, the Engbarth surname gained further recognition through the accomplishments of Carl Engbarth, a renowned German architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in cities such as Munich and Berlin, and his work left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Germany.
As the centuries passed, the Engbarth name continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. One such individual was Ernst Engbarth, a German scientist and inventor who lived from 1890 to 1962. He made significant contributions to the field of optics and held several patents for his innovative designs.
While the Engbarth surname may have originated in a specific geographic region, it has since dispersed across Germany and beyond, with individuals bearing the name residing in various parts of the world today. The name's rich history and evolution over centuries serve as a testament to its enduring legacy and the diverse stories of those who have carried it through generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Engbarth
Among Census respondents with the surname Engbarth, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Engbarth 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 Engbarth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 7
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Engbarth
Engbarth appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+9 bearers (+8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 67 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-9 bearers (-8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,875 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.9%) | Down 67 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.2%) | Down 5,875 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 Engbarth 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 | #149,395 | #155,270 | -3.9% |
| Count | 110 | 101 | -8.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Engbarth bearers went from 110 to 101 (-8.2% change). The surname moved down 5,875 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #155,270.
FAQ
Engbarth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Engbarth?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Engbarth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Engbarth?
Engbarth ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Engbarth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Engbarth.
Has Engbarth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Engbarth went from 110 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Engbarth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Engbarth, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). 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 Engbarth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Engbarth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (6.9%), Two or More Races (4.0%). 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 Engbarth (2000, 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 Engbarth mean?
A habitational name derived from a place name meaning "narrow valley or pass." 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 Engbarth (0.03 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 people have the last name Engbarth?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Engbarth is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.