Explore the Family Name Unterberger
The meaning of Unterberger
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Unterberg, Unterberge, or Unterbergen. Some characteristic forenames: German Friedrich, Erwin, Franz, Kurt. Scandinavian Hilma.
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How common is the last name Unterberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Unterberger has seen some shifts in popularity over the years. In 2000, Unterberger ranked 80,216 in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to rank 82,044, a minor decrease of 2.28%. However, the actual count of people with the Unterberger surname increased during this period from 220 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, growing by 4.55%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #82,044 | -2.28% |
| Count | 220 | 230 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Unterberger
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been modest changes within the Unterberger population. In 2000, the vast majority (97.27%) identified as White, but by 2010 the percentage had dipped slightly to 93.04% - a change of -4.35%. During the same decade, the census recorded no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. However, by 2010, there was a small representation of the Hispanic community accounting for 3.04% and a smaller portion of 2.61% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No Black ethnicity was reported in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 93.04% | -4.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |