Explore the Family Name Averbach
The meaning of Averbach
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Auerbach 2. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Charna, Emanuel, Faina, Ofer.
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How common is the last name Averbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Averbach saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Averbach ranked 106,477 in terms of popularity, however, by 2010, it fell to rank 123,064, marking a change of -15.58%. The total count of individuals with the Averbach name also decreased from 155 in 2000 to 140 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of nearly 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #123,064 | -15.58% |
| Count | 155 | 140 | -9.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Averbach
In regards to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Averbach identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor reduction from 94.84% to 94.29%. Over the same decade, no Averbachs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The proportion of those identifying as belonging to two or more races dropped significantly from 3.23% in 2000 to none in 2010. On the other hand, the number of Hispanic people with this surname increased from zero in 2000 to 4.29% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 94.29% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.23% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |