Explore the Family Name Defenbaugh
The meaning of Defenbaugh
Americanized form of German Dieffenbach.
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How common is the last name Defenbaugh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Defenbaugh experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Defenbaugh ranked 49,671st in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States, but by 2010 its rank had fallen to 56,310th—a decline of approximately 13.37%. During this same period, the number of individuals bearing the Defenbaugh surname also dropped from 397 to 363, which represents an 8.56% decrease. The proportion of the Defenbaugh surname per 100k people also saw a reduction by 20%, changing from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #56,310 | -13.37% |
| Count | 397 | 363 | -8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Defenbaugh
The ethnicity associated with the Defenbaugh surname, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data, appears to be predominantly white. In 2000, approximately 98.49% of those with the Defenbaugh last name identified as white, while in 2010, the figure was slightly lower at 98.35%. This indicates a marginal decrease of 0.14% over the decade. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities associated with the Defenbaugh surname during this time frame, with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories all reporting negligible or zero percentages.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 98.35% | -0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |