Explore the Family Name Greenberger
The meaning of Greenberger
Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German Grünberger. As a Jewish surname it is artificial (see Grunberg), while the German name is habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Grünberg + the habitational suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isidor, Binyomin, Mendel, Meyer, Zeev.
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How common is the last name Greenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Greenberger showed a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Greenberger was ranked 35,106 among all surnames but improved to 32,865 by 2010. This represents a positive change of 6.38%. The number of individuals with the Greenberger surname also increased from 608 in 2000 to 698 in 2010, a significant increase of 14.8%. The proportion of Greenbergers per 100,000 people in the United States marginally rose from 0.23 to 0.24, indicating an upward trend.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #32,865 | 6.38% |
| Count | 608 | 698 | 14.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greenberger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Greenberger identified as White, with percentages hovering at around 97% in both 2000 and 2010. Over the decade, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander - from 0.82% to 1.15%, marking a change of 40.24%. There was a new representation of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, which was not present in 2000. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 0.82% to 0.72%. No Greenbergers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 97.42% | -0.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 1.15% | 40.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.72% | -12.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |