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

Maulhardt, 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 Maulhardt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maulhardt in America

Maulhardt is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maulhardt surname appeared 107 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 Maulhardt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maulhardt 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 Maulhardt

The surname Maulhardt is of German origin and dates back to the early Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Swabia, which is now part of modern-day Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The name is derived from the Old High German words "mahal" meaning "meeting" and "hart" meaning "hardy" or "brave". Thus, the name Maulhardt likely referred to a person who was perceived as a brave or hardy individual, possibly a leader or warrior who hosted meetings or gatherings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maulhardt can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Sancti Galli, a medieval manuscript from the Abbey of St. Gall in Switzerland, which dates back to the 9th century. The document mentions a certain "Maulhardus" who was a landowner in the region at that time.

In the 12th century, the name Maulhardt appeared in various records and charters from the region of Swabia. One notable individual was Konrad Maulhardt, a knight who served under the Hohenstaufen dynasty in the late 12th century. He was recorded as participating in the Third Crusade, which took place between 1189 and 1192.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Maulhardt was found in various town records and legal documents from places such as Stuttgart, Tübingen, and Ulm, all located in the Swabian region. One individual of note was Hans Maulhardt, a merchant and guild member in the city of Ulm, who lived around 1350.

In the 15th century, the name Maulhardt gained prominence in the nearby region of Franconia. One notable figure was Johann Maulhardt, a scholar and theologian born in Nuremberg in 1420. He studied at the University of Erfurt and later became a professor of philosophy and theology at the University of Ingolstadt.

Another influential individual was Wilhelm Maulhardt, born in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in 1489. He was a prominent artist and woodcarver, best known for his intricate altarpieces and religious sculptures that adorned many churches in Franconia during the Renaissance period.

Throughout its history, the surname Maulhardt has maintained a strong presence in the regions of Swabia and Franconia, with many notable individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields such as politics, academia, arts, and commerce. While the name has evolved over time, its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maulhardt

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

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

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