Explore the Family Name Landenberger
The meaning of Landenberger
Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Landenberg in Switzerland. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erna.
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How common is the last name Landenberger in the United States?
The surname Landenberger, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline in popularity over time. In 2000, Landenberger was ranked 42,529 in terms of frequency among surnames, with approximately 480 individuals having this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 46,037 and the count to 463, indicating a decrease of about 3.54% in the number of people with this surname and an 8.25% drop in ranking. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, shifting from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #46,037 | -8.25% |
| Count | 480 | 463 | -3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Landenberger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Landenberger identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with slight decrease from 95.63% to 94.82%. The presence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity disappeared entirely by 2010. The number of people identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.04% to 3.46%. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname experienced a decrease, dropping from 1.88% to 1.08%. No change was observed for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 94.82% | -0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 3.46% | 232.69% |
| Black | 1.88% | 1.08% | -42.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |