Explore the Family Name Gengenbach
The meaning of Gengenbach
German: habitational name from Gengenbach in Baden-Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Egon, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Gengenbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gengenbach has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,466 in the United States; however, by 2010 it had slipped to 77,264, indicating a change of -6.62% over the decade. In terms of actual counts, there were 250 people with the surname Gengenbach in 2000, while there were 248 in 2010, reflecting a minor drop of 0.8%. The proportion of people named Gengenbach per 100,000 also dropped from 0.09 to 0.08 during this period, a decrease of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #77,264 | -6.62% |
| Count | 250 | 248 | -0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gengenbach
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Gengenbach. As of 2010, virtually all individuals with the surname identified as White, with the percentage rising slightly from 98.00% in 2000 to 98.79% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 98.79% | 0.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |