Explore the Family Name Vorderbruggen

The meaning of Vorderbruggen

German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘in front of the bridge’.

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How common is the last name Vorderbruggen in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vorderbruggen has seen a slight increase in popularity within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 88,083, with a count of 196, while in 2010 it rose to rank 85,357, with an increased count of 219. This represents a rank change of 3.09 and a count change of 11.73. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07.

20002010Change
Rank#88,083#85,3573.09%
Count19621911.73%
Proportion per 100k0.070.070%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vorderbruggen

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Vorderbruggen surname identify as White. This group represented 97.45% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 94.06% by 2010. Additionally, there was a noticeable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, growing from 0% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.

20002010Change
White97.45%94.06%-3.48%
Hispanic0%4.11%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%