Explore the Family Name Hansberger
The meaning of Hansberger
Alsatian (Haut-Rhin): habitational name for someone from a minor placename Hansberg, composed of the German personal name Hans + Middle High German berg ‘mountain, hill’.
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How common is the last name Hansberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hansberger has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 58999 and by 2010, its rank improved to 57372. This comes out to a 2.76% increase in the decade. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 321 to 355, marking a 10.59% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stagnant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #57,372 | 2.76% |
| Count | 321 | 355 | 10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hansberger
The ethnic identity attached to the Hansberger surname is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 95.64% of Hansbergers identified as White and by 2010, this figure slightly rose to 96.34%. A small percentage of Hansbergers identify as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 1.87% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 96.34% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.97% | 5.35% |
| 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% |