Explore the Family Name Eggenberger
The meaning of Eggenberger
Swiss German: probably a habitational name for someone from a place called Eggenberg near Ravensburg, Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eggenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Eggenberger" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 41,382nd in popularity, but fell to 47,614th by 2010, representing a decline of 15.06 percent. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this surname dropped from 496 to 445 during this period, marking a decrease of 10.28 percent. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also reduced from 0.18 to 0.15, indicating a reduction of 16.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #47,614 | -15.06% |
| Count | 496 | 445 | -10.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eggenberger
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all Eggenbergers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 96.37 percent to 96.63 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 3.02 percent to 2.02 percent. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 96.63% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 2.02% | -33.11% |
| 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% |