Explore the Family Name Daubenspeck
The meaning of Daubenspeck
German: habitational name from a farm near Moers, Rhineland, named from Middle Low German dūve ‘dove’ or the personal name Dube + specke ‘log road’. (The humorous dissimilation of the name, ‘pigeon bacon’, has nothing to do with its origin.)
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How common is the last name Daubenspeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Daubenspeck has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 29,237 and fell to 30,863 in 2010, marking a change of -5.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a marginal decrease, with 763 people in 2000 down to 754 in 2010, which is a -1.18% change. The proportion of people named Daubenspeck per 100,000 also diminished by -7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,237 | #30,863 | -5.56% |
| Count | 763 | 754 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daubenspeck
In terms of ethnicity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the Daubenspeck surname predominantly belongs to those identifying as White, with 97.51% in 2000 and 96.82% in 2010. A small portion identifies as Hispanic, increasing from 1.05% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.66% in 2000 to 0.93% in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 96.82% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.46% | 39.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.93% | 40.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |