Explore the Family Name Bamberger
The meaning of Bamberger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Bamberg (see Bamberg) in Bavaria. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Helmut, Helmuth, Juergen, Otto. French Gabrielle, Julien, Manon.
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How common is the last name Bamberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bamberger witnessed a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it slipped from 21,716 to 22,216, marking a decrease of 2.3%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Bamberger surname increased slightly by 3.85%, going from 1,118 to 1,161. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.88%, falling from 0.41 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,716 | #22,216 | -2.3% |
| Count | 1,118 | 1,161 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bamberger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked with the Bamberger surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease of 2.69% from 92.67% in 2000 to 90.18% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw considerable increases of 41.76% and 41.78% respectively, albeit these groups still make up a small percentage of the total. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased by 15.67%. Notably, there were no individuals reported as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 90.18% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 4.31% | 41.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 2.41% | 41.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.55% | 15.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |