Explore the Family Name Gindlesperger
The meaning of Gindlesperger
Americanized form of an unidentified German surname, possibly a topographic name for someone who lived on a hill near Gindels, Bavaria.
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How common is the last name Gindlesperger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gindlesperger saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,933 in terms of prevalence among all surnames in the United States with a count of 633 individuals. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 35,447, marking a decrease of 4.46%, but the number of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally by 0.32% to 635. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a decline of 4.35%, moving from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #35,447 | -4.46% |
| Count | 633 | 635 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gindlesperger
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gindlesperger, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to individuals identifying as White, with a representation of 97.01% in 2010, down slightly from 98.58% in 2000. A new development in 2010 was the association of this surname with individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 2.05%. There were no individuals associated with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 97.01% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |