Explore the Family Name Grumbach
The meaning of Grumbach
German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Germany. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Crubaugh, Crumbaugh, and Grubaugh. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dieter. French Andre, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Grumbach in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Grumbach' experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 67,725 in popularity but slipped to 72,771 by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 7.45 percent. The number of individuals bearing this last name also dipped slightly from 272 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, suggesting a minimal reduction of 1.84 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of people named 'Grumbach' per 100k citizens dropped by 10 percent over the same period.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #67,725 | #72,771 | -7.45% |
Count | 272 | 267 | -1.84% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grumbach
Regarding the ethnicity linked with the surname 'Grumbach', the figures from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers of the name remained predominantly white, albeit with a slight decrease from 89.71 percent to 88.01 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, climbing from 3.31 percent to 5.24 percent. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 3.31 percent to 1.87 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black declined from 3.31 percent to 2.62 percent. There were no recorded bearers of the name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 89.71% | 88.01% | -1.89% |
Hispanic | 3.31% | 5.24% | 58.31% |
Black | 3.31% | 2.62% | -20.85% |
Two or More Races | 3.31% | 1.87% | -43.5% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |