Explore the Family Name Sollinger
The meaning of Sollinger
1. German (mainly Bavaria): unexplained. 2. English: variant of Salinger. 3. English: habitational name from Solinger in Kimble, Buckinghamshire.
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How common is the last name Sollinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sollinger has seen minor changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,090 and slightly dropped to rank 59,324 in 2010, showing a decrease of 3.91%. However, the count of individuals with the surname Sollinger slightly increased by 2.1% during this period, from 334 in 2000 to 341 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #59,324 | -3.91% |
| Count | 334 | 341 | 2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sollinger
The ethnic identity associated with the Sollinger surname also underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.71% in 2000 to 91.79% in 2010. Additionally, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.8% in 2000 to 4.69% in 2010. No data was reported for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 91.79% | -5.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 4.69% | 160.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |