Explore the Family Name Erben
The meaning of Erben
German: patronymic from Erb or Erbe. This name was also common in Bohemia in the 19th century. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Magdalena.
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How common is the last name Erben in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Erben saw a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name Erben moved from 61058 in 2000 to 63873 in 2010, indicating a slight decrease in popularity by -4.61%. However, the count showed an increase from 308 individuals with this surname in 2000 to 312 in 2010, showing a modest 1.3% growth. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #63,873 | -4.61% |
| Count | 308 | 312 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erben
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a small shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Erben between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of people with this surname identified as White (91.99% in 2010), there was a slight decrease from 93.18% in 2000. The presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.60% and 2.24% respectively, where no such representation was recorded in 2000. The percentage of Hispanics decreased from 4.55% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.18% | 91.99% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 3.53% | -22.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |