Explore the Family Name Pittsenbarger
The meaning of Pittsenbarger
Variant of Pitsenbarger, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pittsenbarger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pittsenbarger saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,572nd most common in the United States, while in 2010 it climbed to 64,388th position, marking a 0.28% change. The total count of individuals with this surname rose from 288 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.29%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #64,388 | 0.28% |
| Count | 288 | 309 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pittsenbarger
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pittsenbarger, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a minor shift observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage reduced slightly from 97.57% in 2000 to 96.12% in 2010. The group identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared completely from the 1.74% reported in 2000. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation rose from non-existent in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 96.12% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |