Explore the Family Name Erbe
The meaning of Erbe
German: variant of Erb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Erbe' has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Erbe was ranked 16,838th, but by 2010 it had slipped to 18,561st, marking a decrease of 10.23%. In terms of count, there were 1,560 occurrences of the name in 2000, which dropped to 1,486 by 2010, indicating a decline of 4.74%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.58 to 0.5 during this ten-year period, showing a reduction of 13.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,838 | #18,561 | -10.23% |
| Count | 1,560 | 1,486 | -4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.5 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erbe
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Erbe'. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 70.42%, going from 0.71% to 1.21%. Those reporting having two or more ethnic identities rose by 21.09%, from 1.28% to 1.55%. On the other hand, those identifying as White saw a slight decrease of 1.22%, dropping from 95.58% to 94.41%. The percentage of Hispanics bearing the name Erbe rose slightly from 1.54% to 1.88%, an increase of 22.08%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities both reduced to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 94.41% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.88% | 22.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.55% | 21.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.21% | 70.42% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |