Explore the Family Name Bangerter
The meaning of Bangerter
South German and Swiss German: 1. variant of Baumgartner. 2. variant of Bangert.
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How common is the last name Bangerter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bangerter has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,088 and by 2010 it had moved up to position 27,204, marking a 3.15 percent increase. The overall count of individuals with this surname also grew by 10.71 percent, from 803 people in 2000 to 889 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with the Bangerter surname per 100,000 remained static at 0.3, indicating that while its rank and count increased, the relative frequency of the name did not change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,088 | #27,204 | 3.15% |
| Count | 803 | 889 | 10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bangerter
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Bangerter surname. The majority identify as White, comprising 96.06 percent of the group in 2010, down slightly from 96.89 percent in 2000. The second largest ethnic group is Hispanic, which saw a substantial growth of 51.01 percent, increasing from 1.49 percent in 2000 to 2.25 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up less than 1 percent of the total, decreasing from 1 percent in 2000 to 0.79 percent in 2010. Finally, those with multiple ethnic identities accounted for 0.79 percent in 2010, where no such category existed in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 96.06% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.25% | 51.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 0.79% | -21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |