Explore the Family Name Dahlinger
The meaning of Dahlinger
German (also Dählinger): topographic name for a valley dweller (see Dahling). Some characteristic forenames: German Johann.
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How common is the last name Dahlinger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dahlinger has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it dropped from 73,154 to 77,264, marking a decrease of 5.62%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally by 0.4%, from 247 to 248 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #77,264 | -5.62% |
| Count | 247 | 248 | 0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dahlinger
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows very limited change over the decade for people with the Dahlinger surname. There were no recorded changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. The Hispanic group saw a drop from 2.02% in 2000 to zero in 2010. However, the White group saw a small increase from 97.17% in 2000 to 97.98% in 2010, indicating that most individuals with this surname identify as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 97.98% | 0.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |