Explore the Family Name Dernbach
The meaning of Dernbach
German: habitational name from a place so named in Hesse. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut.
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How common is the last name Dernbach in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dernbach saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dernbach ranked 64,750 in popularity with 287 individuals carrying this name, which was about 0.11 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the surname had dropped to rank 70,403 with only 278 bearers left – approximately 0.09 per 100k population. This represented a decline of 8.73% in ranking and a 3.14% drop in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #70,403 | -8.73% |
| Count | 287 | 278 | -3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dernbach
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dernbach. In 2000, nearly 98% of those with the surname identified as White. A decade later, that percentage fell slightly to 93.88%, indicating a change of -4.12%. From 2000 to 2010, there were no Dernbachs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a new development in 2010, where 3.24% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 93.88% | -4.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 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% |