Explore the Family Name Amspacher
The meaning of Amspacher
South German: habitational name for someone from a place called Anspach (see Anspach) or Ansbach (see Ansbach). This surname is virtually non-existing in Germany; in North America it may thus (also) be an altered form of the German variants Anspacher and Ansbacher. In the US, it is found mainly in PA. History: In 1777 two regiments of mercenaries from Anspach in Hesse were sent to fight for the British in the Revolutionary War. After the war was over many of them settled in North America, and it is possible that some became known by this surname.
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How common is the last name Amspacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Amspacher slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Amspacher ranked 48,665th in popularity and dropped to 49,268th by 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.24%. However, the number of individuals with this last name increased from 407 in 2000 to 427 in 2010, representing a growth of 4.91%. The proportion of individuals with the Amspacher surname per 100,000 population decreased by 6.67% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #49,268 | -1.24% |
| Count | 407 | 427 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amspacher
Regarding ethnicity, the Amspacher surname is predominantly white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.26% of those with the Amspacher surname identified as white. This figure slightly decreased to 96.96% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Amspacher population was introduced in 2010, accounting for 1.17% of the total. There were no recorded instances of the Amspacher surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.26% | 96.96% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| 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% |