Explore the Family Name Hohenberger
The meaning of Hohenberger
German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Hohenberg, or a topographic name from Middle High German hōhen, an inflected form of hōch ‘high’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Maximilian, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Hohenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hohenberger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,019th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 41,579th, marking a 3.9% decrease in rank. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Hohenberger surname increased by 1.36%, from 516 to 523 people. This suggests that while other surnames may have risen more rapidly in popularity during this period, the presence of the Hohenberger name has remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #41,579 | -3.9% |
| Count | 516 | 523 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hohenberger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hohenberger surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 97.09% in 2000 to 97.13% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also increased notably from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010, a significant rise of 77.32%. There were no recorded Hohenbergers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 97.13% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.72% | 77.32% |
| 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% |