Explore the Family Name Bambach
The meaning of Bambach
German: probably a variant of Baumbach, or a habitational name from a lost place in northern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Kurt, Viktor.
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How common is the last name Bambach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bambach has slightly dipped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,821 in popularity and by 2010 it fell to rank 48,717, showing a decrease of 8.69%. The count of people with this surname also saw a minor decline from 451 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, representing a reduction of 3.99%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Bambach per 100,000 people dropped by 11.76% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #48,717 | -8.69% |
| Count | 451 | 433 | -3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bambach
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bambach in the U.S. based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is primarily linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, White individuals represented 96.01% of all people bearing this surname, although this figure shrunk slightly to 93.53% in 2010. Meanwhile, the number of Hispanic individuals with the Bambach surname more than doubled from 2.66% in 2000 to 6.24% in 2010. Nonetheless, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 93.53% | -2.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 6.24% | 134.59% |
| 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% |