Explore the Family Name Amberger
The meaning of Amberger
German: habitational name for someone from Amberg, see Amberg. Compare Amburgey. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Amberger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Amberger has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,468 in popularity with a total count of 389 individuals holding the name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 55,741 and the count dropped to 368. This represents a -10.45% change in rank and a -5.4% change in count over the decade. The proportion of people named Amberger per 100k also decreased by -14.29%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #55,741 | -10.45% |
| Count | 389 | 368 | -5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amberger
The ethnicity associated with the surname Amberger was largely white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as white was 94.60% and rose slightly to 95.11% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 2.31% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities dropped from 2.06% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 95.11% | 0.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.31% | 2.72% | 17.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |