Explore the Family Name Degner
The meaning of Degner
North German: variant of Degener. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans, Kurt, Armin, Gerhard, Lorenz, Orlo, Reinholdt.
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How common is the last name Degner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Degner has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 18,542, but by 2010 it had fallen to 19,763, representing a change of -6.59%. The count of people with this surname also experienced a marginal drop from 1,373 in 2000 to 1,362 in 2010, a decline of 0.8%. Consequently, the proportion of Degners per 100,000 people decreased by 9.8%, from 0.51 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,542 | #19,763 | -6.59% |
| Count | 1,373 | 1,362 | -0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.46 | -9.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Degner
The ethnic identity associated with the Degner surname also shows interesting trends. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority identify as White, with 98.11% in 2000 and 96.40% in 2010, though this represented a small decrease of 1.74%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities in either year. However, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic community, rising from 0.51% to 1.69%, a whopping 231.37% change. Those identifying with two or more races saw a decline of 12.07%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation almost doubled from 0.51% to 0.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.4% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 1.69% | 231.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.95% | 86.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 0.51% | -12.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |