Explore the Family Name Ennenga
The meaning of Ennenga
East Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Enno. It is formed with the suffix -enga, a variant of -inga (from the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Ennenga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ennenga saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 75,938 in terms of popularity but fell to 88,336 in 2010, marking a decrease of 16.33%. The number of individuals with the Ennenga surname also declined during this period, from 236 in 2000 to 210 in 2010, reflecting a drop of about 11.02%. This resulted in a proportion per 100k change of -22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #88,336 | -16.33% |
| Count | 236 | 210 | -11.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ennenga
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the Ennenga surname identified as white – 96.61% in 2000 and slightly less, 96.19%, in 2010. There was no significant representation of the surname within Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either year. However, there was a small emergence of the surname among those identifying with two or more races in 2010, which had not been present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 96.19% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |