Explore the Family Name Dombeck
The meaning of Dombeck
Germanized or Americanized form of Polish and Jewish Dąbek (see Dombek and Dabek). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Florian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dombeck in the United States?
The surname Dombeck, as per data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dombeck ranked as the 40,083rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 44,423rd position, marking a 10.83% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 515 to 484, indicating a 6.02% decrease. The proportion of people named Dombeck per 100k people similarly saw a reduction of 15.79%, dropping from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #44,423 | -10.83% |
| Count | 515 | 484 | -6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dombeck
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dombeck, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there has been almost no change between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the surname was overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity, although there was a minor decrease of 1.93% from 99.22% in 2000 to 97.31% in 2010. During the same time period, the presence of the Dombeck surname within the Hispanic community increased from 0% to 1.86%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.22% | 97.31% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 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% |