Explore the Family Name Ginger
The meaning of Ginger
1. German: habitational name for someone from Gingen or Giengen in Württemberg. 2. English (southern): from Middle English gingivere, gyngure, gingere ‘ginger’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a dealer in spices, or possibly a nickname for someone with reddish hair or a fiery temperament.
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How common is the last name Ginger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ginger has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,711 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 22,608, marking a decrease of 9.16%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly declined from 1,187 in 2000 to 1,136 in 2010, indicating a shift of -4.3%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw an 11.36% decline from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,711 | #22,608 | -9.16% |
| Count | 1,187 | 1,136 | -4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ginger
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting changes for those with the surname Ginger over the course of a decade. While in 2000, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or mixed race backgrounds, by 2010, these groups made up 0.70% and 1.14% respectively. The White population remained the majority ethnicity at 85.56%, down slightly from 86.02% in 2000. Hispanic representation showed a small decrease from 2.78% to 2.46%, while the Black population marginally increased from 9.01% to 9.15%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced the most significant change with a decrease of 23.02%, going from 1.26% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.02% | 85.56% | -0.53% |
| Black | 9.01% | 9.15% | 1.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 2.46% | -11.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0.97% | -23.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |