Explore the Family Name Ambuehl
The meaning of Ambuehl
Swiss German (Ambühl): topographic name from South German dialect am Bühl ‘at the hill’ (see Buehl).
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How common is the last name Ambuehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ambuehl has seen a relative increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,426th in popularity with a count of 432 occurrences. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 43,438th with a total count of 497, indicating an approximately 15.05 percent increase in occurrence. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 6.25 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #43,438 | 6.44% |
| Count | 432 | 497 | 15.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ambuehl
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes between 2000 and 2010 as well. An overwhelming majority of individuals with the Ambuehl surname identified as White, although this number slightly decreased from 96.99 percent in 2000 to 95.77 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased by roughly 12.93 percent. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 1.16 percent in 2000 to 2.01 percent in 2010. The census recorded no change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with 1.21 percent, where it didn't exist in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.77% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.01% | 73.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 1.01% | -12.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |