Explore the Family Name Driesbach
The meaning of Driesbach
Probably an altered form of German Dreisbach. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Driesbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Driesbach had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 78,035 and dropped down to 82,908 by 2010, representing a 6.24% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the surname remained fairly constant, with only a marginal decrease from 228 in 2000 to 227 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #82,908 | -6.24% |
| Count | 228 | 227 | -0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Driesbach
The ethnic identity associated with the Driesbach surname is predominantly white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 95.61% of individuals with the surname identified as white, although this percentage slightly dropped to 93.83% in 2010. There was no record of the name amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or those of two or more races for both years. However, there was a small increase for individuals who identified as black, from 3.07% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. Also, a new appearance in the ethnicity data shows that 2.20% of people with the Driesbach surname identified as Hispanic in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 93.83% | -1.86% |
| Black | 3.07% | 3.08% | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |