Explore the Family Name Bangert
The meaning of Bangert
German: 1. shortened form of Baumgarten. 2. in southern Germany, also in Alsace, occupational name from Banwart ‘field and forest ranger’. 3. in some cases a nickname from a variant of Bankert ‘child born out of wedlock’, for a child fathered on a bench (Middle High German banc).
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How common is the last name Bangert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bangert has experienced increased popularity in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 13,613th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 12,703rd, a rise of 6.68 percent. The count of individuals with the surname Bangert saw an even more significant jump, increasing by 18.83 percent from 2,045 in 2000 to 2,430 in 2010. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which went up by 7.89 percent from 0.76 to 0.82.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,613 | #12,703 | 6.68% |
| Count | 2,045 | 2,430 | 18.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.82 | 7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bangert
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bangert also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White, this percentage decreased slightly from 96.72 percent in 2000 to 95.02 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in the proportion identifying as two or more races and Hispanic, with increases of 52.56 percent and 44.87 percent respectively. Smaller proportions identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this group also saw an increase from 0.73 percent in 2000 to 0.86 percent in 2010. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010 with proportions of 0.41 percent and 0.25 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.02% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.26% | 44.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.19% | 52.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.86% | 17.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |