Explore the Family Name Sonnenburg
The meaning of Sonnenburg
German: habitational name from any of the places called Sonnenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Erwin, Helmut, Helmuth, Kurt, Lothar, Reinhart.
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How common is the last name Sonnenburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sonnenburg saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 54,766 whereas in 2010 it ranked 64,388, indicating a downward shift of 17.57%. The actual count of people with this surname also declined from 352 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, representing a 12.22% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sonnenburg per 100,000 individuals fell by 23.08%, moving from 0.13 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #64,388 | -17.57% |
| Count | 352 | 309 | -12.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sonnenburg
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Sonnenburgs identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.59% in 2000 to 94.50% in 2010. The Hispanic category saw a significant increase, from 1.99% in 2000 to 4.21% in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 111.56%. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period as their proportions remained at zero. Data for some categories might have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.5% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 4.21% | 111.56% |
| 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% |