Explore the Family Name Garinger
The meaning of Garinger
Probably an altered form of German Gähringer, see Garing, or possibly an altered form of German Gehringer.
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How common is the last name Garinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Garinger ranked 44,895 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 47,006 by 2010, a decrease of 4.7 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 450 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, an increase of 0.44 percent. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.17 to 0.15, indicating that while more people carried the name, its overall prevalence in the population decreased by 11.76 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #47,006 | -4.7% |
| Count | 450 | 452 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garinger
When considering ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those with the surname Garinger identify as White. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.56 percent in 2000 to 93.36 percent by 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.11 percent in 2000 to 1.77 percent in 2010, a jump of 59.46 percent. The percentage identifying as two or more races saw a 19.37 percent increase over the decade. However, it should be noted that no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Finally, in 2010, 1.11 percent of individuals with the surname Garinger identified as Black, an identity category not previously represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.36% | -2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 2.65% | 19.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.77% | 59.46% |
| Black | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |