Explore the Family Name Possinger
The meaning of Possinger
German: variant of Pösinger, a habitational name for someone from Pösing in Bavaria, or Bössinger, a habitational name for someone from Bissingen near Ludwigsburg (earlier Bussingen).
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How common is the last name Possinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Possinger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 75,695 among all surnames in the United States, slipping to 81,181 by 2010, which translates to a decline of 7.25%. The absolute count of individuals bearing this surname also contracted slightly from 237 in 2000 to 233 in 2010, signifying a reduction of 1.69%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Possinger per 100,000 decreased by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #81,181 | -7.25% |
| Count | 237 | 233 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Possinger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Possinger, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 98.31% identified as such in 2000 and 97.42% in 2010. There was a minor decline of 0.91% in this category over the decade. No individuals with this surname were recorded as being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native origins in both years. It's also noteworthy that there was no change in the percentage of people identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 97.42% | -0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |