Explore the Family Name Baumgard
The meaning of Baumgard
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Baumgarten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baumgard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baumgard has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 50,055 and by 2010, it dropped to 51,830, representing a 3.55% decline in ranking. However, despite the drop in popularity rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the Baumgard surname increased marginally from 393 in 2000 to 401 in 2010, marking a 2.04% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 6.67%, dropping from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #51,830 | -3.55% |
| Count | 393 | 401 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baumgard
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Baumgard surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, holding steady at approximately 96.5% in both 2000 and 2010 with a minuscule decrease of 0.19%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of diversity in 2010, with 1.25% identifying as Hispanic and another 1.25% reporting two or more races. However, there were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.51% | -0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |