Explore the Family Name Colbeth
The meaning of Colbeth
Irish (northern): variant of Colbath.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colbeth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Colbeth saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,971st most popular, and by 2010, it had dropped to 65,593rd. This represents a 17.19% decrease in rank over the decade. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 342 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, a decline of 11.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased, going from 0.13 to 0.1, reflecting a 23.08% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #65,593 | -17.19% |
| Count | 342 | 302 | -11.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colbeth
In terms of ethnic identity, the Colbeth surname was primarily associated with individuals who identified as White based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.37% of those with the Colbeth surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.70% in 2010. There was no recorded change for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic with this surname in 2010, accounting for 2.65% that were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 94.7% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| 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% |