Explore the Family Name Huntsberger
The meaning of Huntsberger
1. Americanized form of South German Hundsberger (see Hunsberger 1). 2. Variant of Hunsberger 2, a surname of Swiss German origin (see Honsberger).
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How common is the last name Huntsberger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Huntsberger" showed a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,152nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 55,505th position, marking a decrease of 2.5%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Huntsberger surname increased over this period, growing from 357 to 370—an increase of 3.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #55,505 | -2.5% |
| Count | 357 | 370 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huntsberger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Huntsberger. In 2000, nearly all (96.92%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White; by 2010, this proportion had slightly decreased to 95.68%, indicating a small diversification of ethnic identities. Interestingly, by 2010, there was a small yet noticeable emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Huntsberger surname, accounting for 3.24% of the total. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.68% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 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% |