Explore the Family Name Sullenger
The meaning of Sullenger
Americanized form of an unidentified German surname, possibly Solinger. Compare Sullinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sullenger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sullenger saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, with its ranking lowering from 27,105 to 28,100, a change of -3.67%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 840 to 852 during this period, augmenting by 1.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 6.45%, going from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,105 | #28,100 | -3.67% |
| Count | 840 | 852 | 1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sullenger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within populations carrying the Sullenger surname between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population from 1.90% to 2.70%, representing a 42.11% rise. While the percentage of those identifying as White remained high, there was a slight decline from 95.60% to 94.60%. Both groups identifying as "two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" saw decreases, with changes of -12.15% and -15.66% respectively. In 2010, representation emerged among Asian/Pacific Islanders carrying the surname, after none was recorded in 2000. The Black group maintained a 0% presence in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 94.6% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.7% | 42.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0.94% | -12.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.7% | -15.66% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |