Explore the Family Name Erbacher
The meaning of Erbacher
German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Erbach, see Erbach. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Erbacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Erbacher had varied slightly in a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,609th and by 2010, it dropped to 58,604th, indicating a decrease of 5.39% over the period. However, the frequency of this surname increased slightly from 345 in 2000 to 346 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.29%. Despite this nominal increase, the occurrence per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%, from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #58,604 | -5.39% |
| Count | 345 | 346 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erbacher
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the surname Erbacher. In 2000, 96.81% identified as White, which decreased marginally to 95.95% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the Hispanic representation within this surname group, growing from 2.03% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. Notably, there were no changes in the percentages of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95.95% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.6% | 28.08% |
| 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% |