Explore the Family Name Albus
The meaning of Albus
German: humanistic surname, a translation into Latin of Weiss ‘white’.
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How common is the last name Albus in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Albus has experienced a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Albus was ranked as the 32,129th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 30,946th spot, indicating a change of 3.68 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 677 to 751 during this period, reflecting an increase of 10.93 percent. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,129 | #30,946 | 3.68% |
| Count | 677 | 751 | 10.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Albus
The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Albus surname. It is predominantly linked with White ethnicity, which accounted for 96.16 percent in 2000 and 94.94 percent in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 1.27 percent. The surname's association with Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic origins saw a small decline over the decade, reducing by 9.32 percent and 9.77 percent respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased notably from 1.18 percent to 2.13 percent. The records show no association with Black ethnicity or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 94.94% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2.13% | 80.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.2% | -9.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 1.07% | -9.32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |