Explore the Family Name Ringenberg
The meaning of Ringenberg
German: 1. variant of Ringgenberg. 2. habitational name from any of various places so named in Germany and Austria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ringenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ringenberg has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,640 and this rank slightly dropped to 38,902 in 2010, showing a decline of -3.35%. Despite this change in rank, the count of people with this surname increased from 556 in 2000 to 567 in 2010, marking a 1.98% growth. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k population saw a decline, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #38,902 | -3.35% |
| Count | 556 | 567 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringenberg
When looking into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ringenberg, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were a few changes noted between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.02% in 2000 to 96.65% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races emerged at 1.23% and 1.76% respectively. Meanwhile, the Hispanic percentage which stood at 1.08% in 2000 was not present in 2010's data. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 96.65% | -1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |