Explore the Family Name Divelbiss
The meaning of Divelbiss
Americanized form of Swiss German Deubelbeiss (see Devilbiss).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Divelbiss in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Divelbiss ranked 35,721 in popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased to rank 35,993 by 2010, a change of -0.76%. The count or number of individuals with this surname increased from 595 in 2000 to 623 in 2010, an increase of 4.71%. The proportion per 100k individuals also experienced a marginal decrease of -4.55% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,721 | #35,993 | -0.76% |
| Count | 595 | 623 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Divelbiss
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most Divelbiss individuals identified as White, accounting for 95.29% of the total in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.74% in 2010. The Hispanic population within the Divelbiss surname made significant gains, growing by 123.18% in the same period. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races dropped significantly by 55.96%, while those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native nearly doubled, increasing by 91.67%. No individuals with the Divelbiss surname identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 93.74% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 3.37% | 123.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 1.61% | 91.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 0.96% | -55.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |