Explore the Family Name Buenger
The meaning of Buenger
German (Bünger): see Bunger. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Johann, Klaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Buenger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buenger saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,881st most common surname and dropped to 42,790th position by 2010, representing a 12.96% decline. The number of individuals with this surname also fell by 8.17%, from 551 in 2000 to 506 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Buenger per 100,000 population decreased by 15% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #42,790 | -12.96% |
| Count | 551 | 506 | -8.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buenger
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Buenger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, even though the percentage slightly declined from 97.64% to 95.85%. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased significantly by 26.99%, from 1.63% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010. Interestingly, the data recorded a new ethnic identity in 2010: Hispanic, which made up 1.58% of individuals with the Buenger surname. Furthermore, a small percentage (0.99%) reported having two or more races in 2010, another category not previously recorded in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 95.85% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Black | 1.63% | 1.19% | -26.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |