Explore the Family Name Sullenberger
The meaning of Sullenberger
German; habitational or topographic name from any of different areas called Sollenberg or from Schallenberg in Baden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sullenberger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sullenberger has seen slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 31,884th most popular name, while by 2010 it had risen to 31,724th place, marking a 0.5% increase. The count of individuals with this last name also grew from 684 in 2000 to 728 in 2010, an increase of 6.43%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.25, indicating that while the number of people named Sullenberger increased, it did so in line with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,884 | #31,724 | 0.5% |
| Count | 684 | 728 | 6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sullenberger
When looking at the ethnic identity tied to the surname Sullenberger, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White association. In 2000, 97.81% of Sullenbergers identified as White, though this slightly decreased to 96.84% by 2010. There were small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with these groups growing from 0.73% to 0.82% and 0.73% to 0.96% respectively over the decade. Interestingly, the group identifying as two or more races saw significant growth from 0.73% to 1.37%, a change of 87.67%. No Sullenbergers identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 96.84% | -0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.37% | 87.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 0.96% | 31.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.82% | 12.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |