Explore the Family Name Bamburg
The meaning of Bamburg
Americanized form of German Bamberg.
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How common is the last name Bamburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bamburg has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,848th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 33,087th spot, representing a decrease of 3.89%. The count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 685 in 2000 to 692 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.02%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8% decrease from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #33,087 | -3.89% |
| Count | 685 | 692 | 1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bamburg
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bamburg. In 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (92.92%), showing a slight decrease from 94.31% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black ethnic groups in 2010, while the percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races decreased by 18.55%. However, the census showed significant increases in the Hispanic community, rising from 0.88% in 2000 to 2.6% in 2010, marking a substantial change of 195.45%. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Bamburg surname also rose modestly, from 0.88% to 1.3%, indicating a 47.73% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 92.92% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 2.6% | 195.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.02% | -18.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 1.3% | 47.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |