Explore the Family Name Baumgarner
The meaning of Baumgarner
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Baumgartner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baumgarner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baumgarner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Baumgarner ranked 46,839 in popularity with 427 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, its rank had fallen to 48,901, despite a small increase in the number of Baumgarners to 431. This represents a change of -4.4% in rank and a growth of 0.94% in count. The proportion of Baumgarners per 100,000 people also declined by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #48,901 | -4.4% |
| Count | 427 | 431 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baumgarner
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Baumgarner surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Baumgarners identifying as White decreased from 95.08% to 91.88%, a change of -3.37%. However, the Hispanic Baumgarner population saw significant growth during this period, increasing from 1.41% to 3.94%, a change of 179.43%. It's also noteworthy that the 2010 Census reported for the first time Baumgarners identifying with two or more races. Meanwhile, there were zero instances of Baumgarners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of Black Baumgarners declined to zero in 2010, down from 1.64% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 91.88% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 3.94% | 179.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |