Explore the Family Name Partenheimer
The meaning of Partenheimer
German: habitational name for someone from Partenheim in Rheinhessen. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Egon, Hans. Scandinavian Hedvig, Maren.
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How common is the last name Partenheimer in the United States?
The surname Partenheimer has seen a shift in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this surname held the rank of 73,931, but by 2010 it had slipped to 91,625, representing a decrease of nearly 24%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this name also fell from 244 in 2000 to 201 in 2010, indicating a slide of approximately 18%. Notably, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion with the Partenheimer surname dropped from 0.09 to 0.07 during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #91,625 | -23.93% |
| Count | 244 | 201 | -17.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Partenheimer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight change. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of Partenheimers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, an overwhelming majority, 99.18% in 2000 and 94.53% in 2010, identified as White. Interestingly, while there was no record of Partenheimers identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, this figure had risen to 4.98%, reflecting a new development in the ethnic identity of individuals bearing this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.18% | 94.53% | -4.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.98% | 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% |