Explore the Family Name Defibaugh
The meaning of Defibaugh
Americanized form of German Dieffenbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Defibaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Defibaugh saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell by 2.51%, moving from 26,807th in 2000 to 27,481st in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.81%, moving from 853 in 2000 to 877 in 2010. This resulted in a minor drop in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 6.25%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,807 | #27,481 | -2.51% |
| Count | 853 | 877 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Defibaugh
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Defibaugh, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is overwhelmingly associated with White individuals, at 97.07% in 2000 and 97.04% in 2010. There was, however, a significant increase in its association with Hispanic ethnicity, rising by 50.94%, from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.6% in 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races was negligible in 2000, there was a slight increase in the latter category by 10.98% in 2010. The surname had no association with Black individuals or those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 97.04% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.6% | 50.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.91% | 10.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |