Explore the Family Name Anderegg
The meaning of Anderegg
Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived an der Egge, dialect for an der Ecke ‘on the corner (of a mountain), on the edge (of a village)’. Compare Andregg. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Christoph, Elfriede, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Anderegg in the United States?
The surname Anderegg, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 22,538 to 23,515, representing a change of -4.33%. The count of individuals with Anderegg as their surname marginally increased by 1.41% during this decade, going from 1,065 to 1,080. The proportion of people named Anderegg per 100,000 decreased by 5.13%, from 0.39 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,538 | #23,515 | -4.33% |
| Count | 1,065 | 1,080 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anderegg
In terms of ethnicity, the census data indicates some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Anderegg surname. The percentage of Andereggs identifying as White reduced slightly from 96.81% in 2000 to 95.46% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, increasing from 1.31% to 2.69%. The group identifying as two or more races saw a 20% increase over the decade. However, no Andereggs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the number identifying as Black dropped to zero by 2010. Please note that for privacy reasons, certain data may have been suppressed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95.46% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.69% | 105.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.02% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |