Explore the Family Name Aldinger
The meaning of Aldinger
German: habitational name for someone from Aldingen in Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Guenter, Helmut, Hermann, Milbert, Otto.
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How common is the last name Aldinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aldinger's popularity has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 18,560 in 2000, it slid to 19,966 in 2010, marking a drop of 7.58%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 1,371 to 1,343, a change of -2.04%. Furthermore, Aldinger's proportion among every 100,000 people fell by 9.8%, from 0.51 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,560 | #19,966 | -7.58% |
| Count | 1,371 | 1,343 | -2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.46 | -9.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aldinger
According to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with Aldinger underwent some changes in the decade. In 2000, those identifying as White dominated with 97.3% but slightly decreased to 96.05% in 2010. Those who identified with two or more races in 2010 saw a significant increase from 0.58% to 1.34%. There was a noticeable decline in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, falling from 0.88% to 0.45%. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.95% to 1.12%, while Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities were introduced into this surname's ethnic makeup at 0.52% each in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.05% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 1.34% | 131.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.12% | 17.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0.45% | -48.86% |