Explore the Family Name Bahrenburg
The meaning of Bahrenburg
German: habitational name from Barenburg, west of Hanover.
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How common is the last name Bahrenburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bahrenburg experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bahrenburg was the 75,219th most popular surname in the United States, but it fell to become the 82,044th most popular surname by 2010, marking a decrease of 9.07%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing this surname also saw a decrease from 239 people in 2000 to 230 people in 2010, representing a reduction of 3.77%. Concurrently, the proportion of people with the surname Bahrenburg in relation to the total U.S. population per 100,000 individuals dropped by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #82,044 | -9.07% |
| Count | 239 | 230 | -3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bahrenburg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bahrenburg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 97.07% to 94.78%. Interestingly, the census data shows an emergence of racial diversity within this surname group over the decade, with 2.61% of Bahrenburgs identifying as having two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no individuals with the Bahrenburg surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 94.78% | -2.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |