Explore the Family Name Durrenberger
The meaning of Durrenberger
German and Swiss German (Dürrenberger): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places in Bavaria, Thuringia, Saxony, and Silesia named Dür(r)nberg or Dürrenberg. Compare Derenberger, Derryberry, and Terryberry. History: The surname Dürrenberger was brought to North America by various immigrants from Germany, Switzerland, and Alsace (France). But descendants of the early immigrants with this name from Alsace bear altered forms of the name, e.g. Derenberger, Dernberger, Derreberry, Derryberry, and Terryberry.
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How common is the last name Durrenberger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Durrenberger has shown an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,905th most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 72,105th position, indicating a popularity increase of approximately 1.1%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also rose modestly, with 248 recorded Durrenbergers in 2000 and 270 in 2010, a growth of roughly 8.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #72,105 | 1.1% |
| Count | 248 | 270 | 8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durrenberger
The ethnicity associated with the Durrenberger name is primarily White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.19% of those with this surname identified as White. However, this percentage dropped slightly to 94.44% in 2010, a decrease of about 4.79%. Interestingly, the proportion of Durrenbergers identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase, rising to 4.44% in 2010 from zero in 2000. There were no Durrenbergers recorded as identifying their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.19% | 94.44% | -4.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |