Explore the Family Name Allgaier
The meaning of Allgaier
German: variant of Allgeier. Some characteristic forenames: German Gertraud, Kurt, Leonhard.
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How common is the last name Allgaier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Allgaier has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Allgaier ranked 32,227 in terms of popularity and dropped slightly in rank to 33,856 by 2010, indicating a 5.05% decrease. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also experienced a negligible decline from 674 in 2000 to 672 in 2010, marking a change of -0.3%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Allgaier name per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 8.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #33,856 | -5.05% |
| Count | 674 | 672 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Allgaier
In relation to ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Allgaier surname identify as White, at 96.88% in 2000 and 96.13% in 2010, showing a slight reduction of 0.77%. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities among those with this surname both in 2000 and 2010. However, the data did depict an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races (rising by 20.27%) and Hispanic (rising by 42.13%), although these still represent a small fraction of the Allgaier population. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 96.13% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.53% | 42.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.89% | 20.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |