Explore the Family Name Degenstein
The meaning of Degenstein
German: probably a topographic name composed of Degen + Stein.
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How common is the last name Degenstein in the United States?
The surname Degenstein experienced a slight decrease in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of this surname dropped from 66073rd most popular name in 2000 to 70645th in 2010, representing a change of -6.92. The total count of people with this surname also decreased slightly from 280 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, which is a negligible difference of -1.07. The proportion per 100k saw a minor decrease of -10.0, changing from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #70,645 | -6.92% |
| Count | 280 | 277 | -1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Degenstein
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it appears that most individuals with the surname Degenstein identify as White. In 2000, 98.21% of Degensteins identified as White, and in 2010, this percentage dropped just slightly to 97.47%. The data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there is a slight increase of individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 97.47% | -0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |