Explore the Family Name Fahrbach
The meaning of Fahrbach
German: topographic name, in northwestern Germany, from an old creek name, composed of Middle Low German vor(n) ‘bog, swamp’ + Middle High German bach ‘stream’; in southern Germany (Baden) the first element is from Middle High German varch ‘pig(let)’.
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How common is the last name Fahrbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fahrbach has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938 and dropped to the 76,275th position in 2010, a decrease of 0.44 percent. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 6.78 percent from 236 to 252 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #76,275 | -0.44% |
| Count | 236 | 252 | 6.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fahrbach
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fahrbach also changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.12 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.92 percent to 93.25 percent. Despite these decreases, there was a significant increase (87.26 percent) in individuals claiming two or more races, growing from 2.12 percent in 2000 to 3.97 percent in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 93.25% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 3.97% | 87.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |