2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Happoldt
A surname derived from a location, likely German in origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Happoldt. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Happoldt 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Happoldt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Happoldt, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.2%. The next largest groups are Black (19.0%) and Hispanic (13.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Happoldt
Among Census respondents with the surname Happoldt, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.2%. The next largest groups are Black (19.0%) and Hispanic (13.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Happoldt 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 Happoldt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.2% · 71
- Black or African American19.0% · 22
- Hispanic or Latino13.8% · 16
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Happoldt
Happoldt 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+6 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,290 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-6 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,701 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.2%) | Down 3,290 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 7,701 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 Happoldt 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 | #137,327 | #145,028 | -5.6% |
| Count | 122 | 116 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Happoldt bearers went from 122 to 116 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 7,701 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #145,028.
FAQ
Happoldt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Happoldt?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Happoldt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Happoldt?
Happoldt ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Happoldt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Happoldt.
Has Happoldt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Happoldt went from 122 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Happoldt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Happoldt, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.2%. The next largest groups are Black (19.0%) and Hispanic (13.8%). 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 Happoldt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.2% (71 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Happoldt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (61.2%), Black (19.0%), Hispanic (13.8%). 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 Happoldt (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 Happoldt mean?
A surname derived from a location, likely German in origin. 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 Happoldt (0.04 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 Happoldt?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.