Explore the Family Name Lionberger
The meaning of Lionberger
1. Variant of Lineberger 1, a surname of (Swiss) German or Alsatian origin. 2. Americanized form of German Löwenberger: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Löwenberg.
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How common is the last name Lionberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lionberger experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,233rd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had risen to the 51,176th position, showing a minor change of 0.11%. During this period, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 382 to 407, indicating a growth rate of 6.54%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #51,176 | 0.11% |
| Count | 382 | 407 | 6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lionberger
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Lionberger between 2000 and 2010 also reflects some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (98.17%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White, and by 2010, this figure decreased slightly to 97.05%, marking a change of -1.14%. Interestingly, the representation of the surname among those identifying under two or more ethnicities rose from 0% to 1.47% during the same period. However, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both the years surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 97.05% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |