Explore the Family Name Bommersbach
The meaning of Bommersbach
German: habitational name from a place of this name (probably in Saarland or vicinity).
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How common is the last name Bommersbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bommersbach has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Bommersbach ranked 70,906 in terms of commonality and this ranking dropped to 72,568 by 2010, showing a marginal decline of 2.34%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a small increase from 257 in 2000 to 268 in 2010, a growth rate of 4.28%. Despite this rise in numbers, the proportion of people named Bommersbach per 100,000 individuals lessened by 10% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #72,568 | -2.34% |
| Count | 257 | 268 | 4.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bommersbach
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bommersbach surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.5% identified as White, and while this figure decreased slightly to 95.15% in 2010, it still represents a significant proportion. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There was a notable change within the Black population, decreasing from 1.95% in 2000 to non-existent by 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population emerged in 2010, with 2.24% of Bommersbachs identifying as such, despite having no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.15% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.95% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |