Explore the Family Name Altenburger
The meaning of Altenburger
German: habitational name for someone from Altenburg (see Altenburg). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Rudie.
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How common is the last name Altenburger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Altenburger has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. Initially ranking 64,008 in 2000, it fell to 69,170 by 2010, marking an 8.06% drop in rank. The total count of people with this surname also witnessed a slight reduction during this period from 291 to 284, showing a 2.41% decline. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k individuals dropped by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #69,170 | -8.06% |
| Count | 291 | 284 | -2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altenburger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Altenburger has also seen some changes from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.25% of those with this surname identified as white, but this number decreased to 94.37% by 2010, marking a 2.96% decrease. On the other hand, there was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, interestingly, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 94.37% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |