Explore the Family Name Hackenberger
The meaning of Hackenberger
German: habitational name for someone from any of several towns named Hackenberg in Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Brandenburg, or from Hachenberg in the Rhineland.
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How common is the last name Hackenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hackenberger experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Hackenberger ranked 85,297 in terms of popularity but fell to 98,982 by 2010, marking a decrease of 16.04%. The number of individuals bearing the name also decreased during this period, dropping from 204 in 2000 to 183 in 2010, a dip of 10.29%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also reduced, falling by 25% from 0.08 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #98,982 | -16.04% |
| Count | 204 | 183 | -10.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hackenberger
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hackenberger, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with this surname increased significantly by 78.37%, jumping from 2.45% to 4.37%. However, the number of individuals identifying as White with this surname saw a slight reduction, going down by 2.75% from 96.08% to 93.44%. The proportions of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at zero over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 93.44% | -2.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.45% | 4.37% | 78.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |