Explore the Family Name Garbrecht
The meaning of Garbrecht
German: variant of Gerbert (see Gerbracht). Some characteristic forenames: German Gottlieb, Jurgen, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Garbrecht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Garbrecht has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,958 but dropped to 89,403 by 2010, a decline of 11.81%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 221 to 207 during this period, indicating a 6.33% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #89,403 | -11.81% |
| Count | 221 | 207 | -6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garbrecht
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Garbrecht, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is primarily linked with White ethnicity. However, there was a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. While in 2000, virtually all (97.29%) of the people with this surname identified as White, by 2010 this percentage had decreased to 93.72%. This change corresponds with the emergence of a small percentage (2.42%) of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 93.72% | -3.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| 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% |