Explore the Family Name Baumbach
The meaning of Baumbach
German: habitational name from a place called Baumbach, for example in Hesse, Baden, Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Klaus, Frieda, Kurt, Otto, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Baumbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Baumbach saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,249th in popularity and in 2010, it fell slightly to a rank of 16,755, representing a change of -3.11%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Baumbach surname increased from 1,634 in 2000 to 1,706 in 2010, marking a 4.41% rise. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 4.92% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,249 | #16,755 | -3.11% |
| Count | 1,634 | 1,706 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.58 | -4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baumbach
Turning to the ethnicity associated with the Baumbach surname, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 95.72% to 94.31%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 30.43%, while those identifying as two or more ethnicities increased by 18.24%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals with the Baumbach surname identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 163.27%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 94.31% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 2.58% | 163.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.88% | 18.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0.64% | -30.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |