Explore the Family Name Joerger
The meaning of Joerger
South German (Jörger): derivative of Jörg, a German vernacular form of Greek Geōrgios (see George). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Bernhard.
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How common is the last name Joerger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Joerger has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 33,993 in 2000 to 39,052 in 2010, a decrease of around 14.88%. Additionally, the total count of individuals with this surname decreased from 632 in 2000 to 564 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 10.76%. The proportion of people named Joerger per 100,000 population also saw a decrease of 17.39%, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #39,052 | -14.88% |
| Count | 632 | 564 | -10.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joerger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Joerger changed slightly over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.15% of bearers of the Joerger name identified as White, which declined to 94.33% by 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.9% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010, an increase of 58.42%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased significantly from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010, a rise of 146.84%. However, no Joergers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 94.33% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.01% | 58.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.95% | 146.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |