Explore the Family Name Sullinger
The meaning of Sullinger
Variant of Sullenger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sullinger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sullinger increased notably between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sullinger was ranked 45,651 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 39,117, marking a significant 14.31% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced growth during this period, with an increase of 27.66%, going from 441 individuals in 2000 to 563 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of Sullingers per 100k people also saw growth, rising by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #39,117 | 14.31% |
| Count | 441 | 563 | 27.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sullinger
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts for those bearing the Sullinger surname. In 2000, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. However, by 2010, both these ethnic identities made up 1.42% of Sullingers. While the percentage of White Sullingers remained relatively stable at around 92%, there was a slight 0.05% decrease. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic and Black ethnicities among Sullingers witnessed decreases of 1.66% and 21.69% respectively. Individuals reporting two or more races also dropped by 37.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.06% | 92.01% | -0.05% |
| Black | 2.49% | 1.95% | -21.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.78% | -1.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 1.42% | -37.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |