Explore the Family Name Entsminger
The meaning of Entsminger
Altered form of German Ensminger. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Entsminger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Entsminger has increased slightly over a decade. In 2000, Entsminger ranked as the 39,052nd most popular surname in the United States with 531 bearers. By 2010, it had risen to the 37,646th position, representing an increase of 3.6%. The number of people with the surname also grew by 11.3% from 531 in 2000 to 591 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals named Entsminger for every 100,000 residents remained stable at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #37,646 | 3.6% |
| Count | 531 | 591 | 11.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Entsminger
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of those bearing the surname Entsminger identify as White. This held steady at approximately 97% between the years 2000 and 2010, with only a marginal decline of 0.04%. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, a small proportion of Entsmingers identified as being of two or more races in 2010, at 0.85%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight increase from 1.32% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010, corresponding to a change of 2.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 96.95% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.35% | 2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |