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

Engelhart, 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 Engelhart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Engelhart in America

Engelhart is the 19823rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Engelhart surname appeared 1,356 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 Engelhart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Engelhart 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 Engelhart

The surname Engelhart is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic elements "angil," meaning "angel," and "hart," meaning "brave" or "hardy." As such, the name can be interpreted as "brave angel" or "hardy angel."

The earliest recorded instances of the Engelhart surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in regions of modern-day Germany, particularly in the southern regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name was also prevalent in parts of Switzerland and Austria during this time period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Engelhart name was Johann Engelhart, a German nobleman who lived in the late 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf I and played a significant role in the administration of the imperial territories.

In the 15th century, the Engelhart family established itself as a respected lineage in the city of Nuremberg, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member was Hans Engelhart, a successful merchant and banker who lived from 1420 to 1495.

The Engelhart surname also has ties to the religious sphere, with several members of the family serving as clergymen and scholars throughout the centuries. One such figure was Martin Engelhart, a Lutheran theologian and reformer who lived from 1488 to 1556. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a crucial role in the spread of the Protestant Reformation.

As the Engelhart family expanded and migrated throughout Europe, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, including Engelheart, Engelharte, and Engelhardt. These variations can be found in historical records from various regions, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the areas where the family settled.

In the 19th century, the Engelhart surname gained prominence in the United States as German immigrants arrived and established themselves in various parts of the country. One notable American bearer of the name was John Engelhart, a Civil War veteran who served in the Union Army and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in battle.

Other notable individuals with the Engelhart surname include Gustav Engelhart, a German-American artist and sculptor known for his work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and Friedrich Engelhart, a German philosopher and educator who lived from 1779 to 1842 and made significant contributions to the field of ethics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Engelhart

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

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

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