Explore the Family Name Ensminger
The meaning of Ensminger
German and Alsatian: probably a habitational name for someone from Ensmingen, a place (or estate) of unknown location and etymology. This surname is most common in Alsace, France.
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How common is the last name Ensminger in the United States?
The surname Ensminger saw a minor shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 11,512 in popularity with a count of 2,508 and a proportion of 0.93 per 100,000. By 2010, the ranking had slipped slightly to 12,312, with an increase in count to 2,525 but a decrease in proportion per 100,000 to 0.86, marking a change of -7.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,512 | #12,312 | -6.95% |
| Count | 2,508 | 2,525 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.86 | -7.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ensminger
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some diversity associated with the surname Ensminger from 2000 to 2010. The largest ethnic group remained White, though there was a marginal decrease from 94.3% in 2000 to 92.67% in 2010. During this same period, there were increases among those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.27% to 3.37%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 1.08% to 1.23%), and those reporting two or more races (from 1.52% to 1.82%). Notably, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black appeared in 2010, with proportions of 0.67% and 0.24% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 92.67% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.37% | 48.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.82% | 19.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 1.23% | 13.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |