Explore the Family Name Rauschenberger
The meaning of Rauschenberger
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Rauschenberg (see Rauschenberg). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Rauschenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rauschenberger saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,611th most common surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 60,347th position, marking a -1.23% change. The count of individuals bearing this name, however, increased from 317 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, reflecting a 5.36% growth. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people dropped by -8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #60,347 | -1.23% |
| Count | 317 | 334 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rauschenberger
The ethnic identity associated with the Rauschenberger surname also showed some changes over a decade, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.48% of individuals with the Rauschenberger name identified as White, but this percentage declined by -3.87% to 93.71% by 2010. Also noticeable is the emergence of those identifying with two or more races, which was not present in 2000 but accounted for 3.29% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 93.71% | -3.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |