Explore the Family Name Garger
The meaning of Garger
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Garge near Lüneburg, a placename that is probably of Slavic origin. 2. variant of Karger (see Karg). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Hans, Ignatz.
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How common is the last name Garger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Garger has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Garger name ranked 50,261 in popularity with a count of 391 people or a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people having this surname. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 60,636 with only 332 people, equating to a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000. This represents a decrease of 20.64% in rank and a 15.09% reduction in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #60,636 | -20.64% |
| Count | 391 | 332 | -15.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garger
The ethnic identity associated with the Garger surname, as presented by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of those with the Garger surname identified as White, at 96.93% and 95.48% respectively. There was a minor decrease of 1.50% over the decade. Meanwhile, a small proportion of the Gargers identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.53% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010, which shows an 18.30% increase. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 95.48% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.81% | 18.3% |
| 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% |