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

Englehardt, 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 Englehardt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Englehardt in America

Englehardt is the 33499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Englehardt surname appeared 681 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 Englehardt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Englehardt 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 Englehardt

The surname Englehardt has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic words "Angil" meaning "angle" or "corner," and "hart" meaning "hardy" or "brave." This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived in a remote or secluded area, or perhaps a person of courageous and resilient character.

The name first appeared in various records and documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, primarily concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a manuscript dated 1287, which mentions an individual named "Heinrich Englehardt" as a landowner in the town of Regensburg.

In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Johannes Englehardt (1456-1512) gained recognition as a skilled artisan and master woodcarver in the city of Nuremberg. His intricate sculptural works adorned many churches and noble residences throughout the region.

As the name spread across German-speaking territories, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Engelharde, Engelhardt, and Engelhart. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Wilhelm Englehardt (1610-1678) made his mark as a prominent theologian and philosopher. His writings and teachings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of the era.

During the 18th century, the Englehardt name gained further prominence with the birth of Friedrich Englehardt (1768-1837), a renowned composer and violinist who performed in numerous courts and concert halls across Europe.

Another distinguished individual bearing the Englehardt surname was Elise Englehardt (1825-1900), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Her efforts to establish educational opportunities for girls and promote gender equality left a lasting legacy in the field of education.

It is worth noting that while the Englehardt name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Englehardt

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

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

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