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

Happoldt, 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 Happoldt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Happoldt in America

Happoldt is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Happoldt surname appeared 122 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 Happoldt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Happoldt 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 Happoldt

The surname HAPPOLDT is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from a Germanic personal name, possibly a combination of the elements "happ" meaning "luck" or "fortune," and "old" meaning "old" or "age." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was fortunate or lucky in their old age.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HAPPOLDT can be found in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg, which date back to the 14th century. In a document from 1382, a merchant named Hans HAPPOLDT is mentioned as a resident of the city.

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname HAPPOLDT was Johann HAPPOLDT (c. 1420-1492), a German scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Erfurt. He was known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his writings on ecclesiastical reforms.

Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich HAPPOLDT (1572-1638), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor of law at the University of Heidelberg. His work on Roman law and legal theory was highly influential during the 17th century.

In the realm of the arts, the name HAPPOLDT is associated with the German painter and printmaker, Georg HAPPOLDT (1637-1708). He was renowned for his intricate etchings and engravings, many of which depicted religious and mythological scenes.

Turning to more recent times, one notable figure was the German writer and philosopher, Wilhelm HAPPOLDT (1814-1888). He was a prominent figure in the literary and intellectual circles of his time and published numerous works on philosophy, aesthetics, and cultural criticism.

While these are some of the more notable individuals with the surname HAPPOLDT throughout history, it is important to note that the name has been present across various regions of Germany and may have had different spellings or variations over time, reflecting local dialects and naming traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Happoldt

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

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

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