Explore the Family Name Erbach
The meaning of Erbach
German: habitational name from any of several places called Erbach, for example in Hesse, Rhineland, and Württemberg. Compare Arbaugh and Erbaugh.
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How common is the last name Erbach in the United States?
The surname Erbach has maintained a relatively low popularity in the United States, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Erbach held the rank of 70,906 in terms of commonality of surnames within the country, and it slipped marginally to the 71,042nd position in 2010, indicating a slight decrease in popularity. Over this same period, the count of individuals bearing this name grew from 257 to 275, an increase of 7.0%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.09 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #71,042 | -0.19% |
| Count | 257 | 275 | 7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erbach
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the last name Erbach identify as White. This group accounted for 94.55% of all Erbachs in 2000, decreasing slightly to 94.18% in 2010. There was no record of any individuals claiming Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year. The percentage of Erbachs who identified with two or more races saw a modest increase over this decade, moving from 3.50% to 3.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 94.18% | -0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% | 3.64% | 4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |