Explore the Family Name Sulzberger
The meaning of Sulzberger
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Sulzberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sulzberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sulzberger" slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85,643 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 89,403, a decrease of approximately 4.39%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Sulzberger last name increased from 203 to 207 during the same period, marking a modest growth of 1.97%. However, as a proportion of the total population per 100k, it decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #89,403 | -4.39% |
| Count | 203 | 207 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sulzberger
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Sulzberger surname. The data shows that the vast majority of Sulzbergers identified as White, accounting for 99.01% in 2000 and 95.17% in 2010, though this figure has seen a slight decline of 3.88%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (3.86%) started identifying as Hispanic, which was not the case in 2000. There were also no individuals who identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.01% | 95.17% | -3.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.86% | 0% |
| 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% |