Explore the Family Name Donsbach
The meaning of Donsbach
German: habitational name from Donsbach in Hesse. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Egon, Hermann, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Donsbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Donsbach has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 68,569th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had fallen to 77,264th - a drop of 12.68%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 268 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, a decline of 7.46%. This means that the proportion of people named Donsbach per 100,000 declined by 20% between these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #77,264 | -12.68% |
| Count | 268 | 248 | -7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donsbach
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Donsbach surname. The vast majority identify as White, making up 97.76% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 98.39% in 2010. In 2000, there was a small percentage (2.24%) who identified as Hispanic, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Donsbach surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 98.39% | 0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |