Explore the Family Name Curb
The meaning of Curb
Probably an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Korb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Curb has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Curb was ranked as the 49,767th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 52,619th position, representing a 5.73% decline. The total number of individuals carrying the Curb surname also decreased marginally from 396 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, a decline rate of 0.51%. Moreover, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 13.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #52,619 | -5.73% |
| Count | 396 | 394 | -0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curb
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The White ethnicity group with the surname Curb decreased from 69.44% in 2000 to 63.2% in 2010, a change of -8.99%. Conversely, those identifying as Black increased from 24.49% to 32.49%, reflecting a significant growth of 32.67%. Hispanic representation also fell from 2.78% to 1.78%. Interestingly, in 2010, there were individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and belonging to two or more races, which was not recorded in 2000. However, there was no presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native in both censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.44% | 63.2% | -8.99% |
| Black | 24.49% | 32.49% | 32.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 1.78% | -35.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |