Explore the Family Name Grueneberg
The meaning of Grueneberg
German (Grüneberg): variant of Grünberg (see Grunberg). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Grueneberg in the United States?
The surname Grueneberg has experienced somewhat of a surge in popularity, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of this name rose from 76,208 in 2000 to 72,568 in 2010, which is an increase of approximately 4.78%. Additionally, the actual count of people with the Grueneberg name also increased by 14.04% during this time period, going from 235 in 2000 to 268 in 2010. Despite these shifts, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #72,568 | 4.78% |
| Count | 235 | 268 | 14.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grueneberg
When it comes to ethnicity, the Grueneberg surname's distribution remains consistent with the majority identifying as White, based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 95.32% identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 95.9% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic declined from 3.4% to 2.99%. There were no significant changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 95.9% | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 2.99% | -12.06% |
| 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% |