Explore the Family Name Siegenthaler
The meaning of Siegenthaler
Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a place called Siegent(h)al (‘Siegen Valley’) in Switzerland. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Manfred, Ernst, Erwin, Hans, Kurt, Uli.
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How common is the last name Siegenthaler in the United States?
The surname Siegenthaler's popularity in the United States, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a marginal decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 31,592 in the year 2000, it slipped to 33,567 in 2010, signaling a change of -6.25 in its ranking. The count of people with the Siegenthaler surname also saw a slight drop from 692 in 2000 to 679 in 2010, a decrease by 1.88. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population decreased by 11.54, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #33,567 | -6.25% |
| Count | 692 | 679 | -1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siegenthaler
Discussing the ethnicity composition of individuals with the Siegenthaler surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.98% identified as White, which remained mostly consistent over the decade, slightly dipping to 97.94% in 2010. During this period, those identifying as Hispanic dropped by 26.73%, from 1.01% in 2000 to 0.74% in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, it is worth noting that a small percentage (0.88%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that had no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 97.94% | -0.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 0.74% | -26.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |