Explore the Family Name Ehinger
The meaning of Ehinger
German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Ehingen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ehinger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ehinger fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ehinger was ranked as the 36,807th most popular surname in the U.S., dropping slightly to the 38,439th position by 2010, a decrease of approximately 4.43%. However, the raw count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 572 in 2000 to 576 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.7%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor drop from 0.21 to 0.2, reflecting a -4.76% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #38,439 | -4.43% |
| Count | 572 | 576 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehinger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Ehinger surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 96.68% in 2000 to 94.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Ehingers identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.45% to 3.47%, marking a significant rise of 41.63%. There were no recorded changes in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.79% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 3.47% | 41.63% |
| 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% |