Explore the Family Name Signer
The meaning of Signer
South German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Signau near Bern, Switzerland.
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How common is the last name Signer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Signer" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 45,651 with a count of 441 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 51,176 with only 407 people carrying the surname - this signifies a decrease of 7.71%. Additionally, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname also fell by 12.5%, from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #51,176 | -12.1% |
| Count | 441 | 407 | -7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Signer
Regarding ethnicity, the census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the surname "Signer" identified as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of "Signers" reported White as their ethnic identity, showing a marginal increase of 0.02%. The group identifying with two or more races, who made up 2.04% in 2000, was not present in the 2010 data. The Hispanic community showed an increase, going from 2.49% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010, representing an 18.47% change. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 94.35% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.95% | 18.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |