Explore the Family Name Dornbusch
The meaning of Dornbusch
1. German: habitational name from any of various places called Dornbusch, or a topographic name for someone living by a briar patch or thorn bush, from Middle High German, Middle Low German dorn ‘thorn’ + Middle High German busch, bosch ‘bush’. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Dornbusch ‘thornbush, briar’ (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: German Rudi, Horst.
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How common is the last name Dornbusch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dornbusch slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,421st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 30,250th place, marking a decline of 2.82 percent. However, the actual number of individuals with this surname modestly increased from 757 to 774, indicating an overall growth of 2.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #30,250 | -2.82% |
| Count | 757 | 774 | 2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dornbusch
The ethnic identity associated with the Dornbusch surname also saw changes during this period. Also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those bearing this surname identified as White, although there was a slight drop from 96.83 percent in 2000 to 94.57 percent in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races also decreased from 1.32 percent to 0.90 percent. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from zero in 2000 to 3.36 percent in 2010. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained unchanged or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.57% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0.9% | -31.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |