2000
#30,970
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 709
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.26
Very Rare Last name
Englehardt
A German surname meaning "brave or strong messenger."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 815 Americans carry the last name Englehardt. That puts it at #34,347 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 420,557 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Englehardt 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
815
1 in 420,557
Census rank
#34,347
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
711
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 711 bearers of the surname Englehardt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34347th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Englehardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Englehardt
Among Census respondents with the surname Englehardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Englehardt 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 Englehardt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 648
- Two or more races3.7% · 26
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 12
- Black or African American0.8% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Englehardt
Englehardt 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
#33,499
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 681
-28 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Down 2,529 places
2020
#34,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 711
+30 bearers (+4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 848 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #30,970 | 709 | 0.26 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #33,499 | 681 | 0.23 | -28 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 2,529 places |
| 2020 | #34,347 | 711 | 0.24 | +30 bearers (+4.4%) | Down 848 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 Englehardt 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 | #33,499 | #34,347 | -2.5% |
| Count | 681 | 711 | 4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.23 | 0.24 | 3.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Englehardt bearers went from 681 to 711 (+4.4% change). The surname moved down 848 positions in the national ranking, going from #33,499 to #34,347.
FAQ
Englehardt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Englehardt?
Name Census estimates that about 815 living Americans carry the surname Englehardt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 420,557 residents.
How common is Englehardt?
Englehardt ranks #34,347 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.24 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 711 people with the surname Englehardt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (815), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.24 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.24 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 Englehardt.
Has Englehardt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Englehardt went from 681 recorded bearers to 711. That is an increase of 30 (+4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #33,499 to #34,347.
What does the Census say about the background of Englehardt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Englehardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.1%). 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 Englehardt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (648 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Englehardt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Hispanic (2.1%). 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 Englehardt (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 Englehardt mean?
A German surname meaning "brave or strong messenger." 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 Englehardt (0.24 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 share the surname Englehardt?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.