Explore the Family Name Paysinger
The meaning of Paysinger
Variant of Basinger, a surname of Swiss German or German origin. Compare Baysinger.
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How common is the last name Paysinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paysinger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,154th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 80,419th position, representing a decline of approximately 9.93%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Paysinger surname decreased from 247 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, a drop of about 4.45%. Consequently, the proportion of Paysingers per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of around 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #80,419 | -9.93% |
| Count | 247 | 236 | -4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paysinger
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes for the surname Paysinger. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races, however, was recorded for the first time in 2010 at a rate of 2.54%. The percentage of white individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 69.23% in 2000 to 65.25% in 2010, marking a 5.75% change. On the other hand, those identifying as Black increased from 28.34% in 2000 to 30.51% in 2010, an increase of 7.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.23% | 65.25% | -5.75% |
| Black | 28.34% | 30.51% | 7.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |