Explore the Family Name Weissenberger
The meaning of Weissenberger
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Weissenberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Klaus, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Weissenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weissenberger saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 70,273 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 73,911, indicating a decrease in popularity by 5.18%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of people with this surname slightly increased from 260 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.77%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Weissenberger per 100,000 decreased by 10.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #73,911 | -5.18% |
| Count | 260 | 262 | 0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weissenberger
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes for the Weissenberger surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Weissenberger remained predominantly White, though there was a small decline from 96.15% in 2000 to 94.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic within this surname group displayed a sizable increase of 79.17%, from 1.92% in 2000 to 3.44% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no reported change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.27% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.44% | 79.17% |
| 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% |