Explore the Family Name Irrgang
The meaning of Irrgang
German: nickname for a wanderer, from Middle High German irreganc ‘aimless, meandering, restless gait’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Irrgang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Irrgang experienced a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Despite an increase in the count of people with this surname from 246 to 253, its rank fell slightly from 73,412 to 76,029. The proportion per 100k also remained steady at 0.09 suggesting this is not a common surname in the U.S.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #76,029 | -3.56% |
| Count | 246 | 253 | 2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Irrgang
The ethnic identity associated with the Irrgang surname, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. However, there was a slight decrease of about 1.52% in this category between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.03% to 2.77% in the same period. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Irrgang identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 94.47% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.77% | 36.45% |
| 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% |