Explore the Family Name Guckenberger
The meaning of Guckenberger
German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places, especially in Bavaria and southern Germany, called Guggenberg.
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How common is the last name Guckenberger in the United States?
According to data compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Guckenberger has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 76,700 but rose to 75,069 by 2010, marking a growth of 2.13 percent. The number of individuals bearing the surname also expanded, moving from 233 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, which is a 10.3 percent rise. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #75,069 | 2.13% |
| Count | 233 | 257 | 10.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guckenberger
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of Guckenberger's are White, with 98.28 percent identified as such in 2000, slightly declining to 97.28 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of any Hispanic Guckenberger's in 2000, but this demographic made up 2.33 percent of the total in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 97.28% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| 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% |