Explore the Family Name Senger
The meaning of Senger
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sänger (see Sanger 1) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Senger is also found in Poland and Belgium (mainly Wallonia). 2. German: habitational name for someone from Seng in Bavaria.
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How common is the last name Senger in the United States?
The surname Senger experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Ranked at 12,256 in the year 2000, it fell to 12,683 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.48%. However, the number of people with the surname Senger increased from 2,329 to 2,435 during the same period, an increase of 4.55%. The proportion of people named Senger per 100,000 also saw a minor decline of 3.49%, moving from 0.86 to 0.83.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,256 | #12,683 | -3.48% |
| Count | 2,329 | 2,435 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.83 | -3.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senger
In terms of ethnic identity, there have been some shifts amongst those bearing the surname Senger between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant majority of Sengers identify as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 96.78% to 95.24%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase, rising by 57.53% to make up 2.3% of Sengers in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also saw increases of 24.64% and 35.90%, respectively. The proportion of individuals who identify as two or more races increased dramatically, from 0.21% to 0.78%, a substantial change of 271.43%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Sengers identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 38.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.24% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.3% | 57.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.86% | 24.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.21% | 0.78% | 271.43% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0.53% | 35.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.29% | -38.3% |