Explore the Family Name Senner
The meaning of Senner
South German: occupational name, from Middle High German sennære ‘alpine herdsman, milker, cheesemaker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Senner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Senner's popularity has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Senner stood at rank 37,986, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 44,957, marking an 18.35% drop in its standing on the chart. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 549 in 2000 to 477 in 2010, representing a 13.11% decline. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 20.0%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #44,957 | -18.35% |
| Count | 549 | 477 | -13.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senner
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnicity associated with the surname Senner between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, those identifying as White held this surname, although there was a slight decrease from 93.99% in 2000 to 92.66% in 2010. Notably, while there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black holding this surname in either census year, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant jump of 145.31%, rising from 1.28% in 2000 to 3.14% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 32.88%, and the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native holders increased by 92.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 92.66% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 3.14% | 145.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 2.1% | 92.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 1.47% | -32.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |