Explore the Family Name Babst
The meaning of Babst
German: variant of Pabst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Babst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Babst has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,887 and by 2010, it had risen to rank 49,546, marking an increase of 18.63%. The count of people carrying the Babst surname also grew during this period, from 309 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, a jump of 37.22%. This is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which increased from 0.11 to 0.14, a rise of 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #49,546 | 18.63% |
| Count | 309 | 424 | 37.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babst
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity tied to the Babst surname. There was a notable increase in people of Asian/Pacific Islander background carrying this name, rising from 1.62% in 2000 to 3.30% in 2010 (over 100% increase). Likewise, those identifying as Hispanic with the Babst surname also saw a significant rise, increasing from 2.59% to 5.42% (a growth of over 109%). However, the majority of people with the Babst surname identified as white, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 94.50% in 2000 to 90.57% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 90.57% | -4.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 5.42% | 109.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 3.3% | 103.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |