Explore the Family Name Apfelbaum
The meaning of Apfelbaum
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Apfelbaum ‘apple tree’; either a metonymic occupational name for a grower of the fruit or, as a Jewish surname, an artificial name. As a Jewish surname it is, in some cases, also an altered form of the Yiddish cognate Epelboim. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mayer, Este, Heshy, Mendel.
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How common is the last name Apfelbaum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Apfelbaum ranked 68,172 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 71,886 in 2010, illustrating a decrease of 5.45%. The count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable over the decade, increasing by just 0.37% from 270 to 271. The proportion of Apfelbaums per 100,000 people also diminished by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #71,886 | -5.45% |
| Count | 270 | 271 | 0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Apfelbaum
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Apfelbaum identified as White in both years, although this proportion decreased slightly from 97.78% in 2000 to 95.57% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising by 99.46% from 1.85% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010. No Apfelbaums identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, and data regarding those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 95.57% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.69% | 99.46% |
| 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% |