Explore the Family Name Dunkleberger
The meaning of Dunkleberger
Altered form of Dunkelberger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunkleberger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunkleberger has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dunkleberger ranked 47,735 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 53,667, a decrease of 12.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also showed a negative trend, falling from 417 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, which represents a 7.67% decline. As a result, the proportion of Dunklebergers per 100k population decreased by 13.33%, shifting from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #53,667 | -12.43% |
| Count | 417 | 385 | -7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunkleberger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Dunkleberger surname predominantly identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.56% identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 96.10% by 2010. The data shows an emergence of diversity in the later year, with 1.56% identifying as belonging to two or more races, and 1.82% identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 96.1% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |