Explore the Family Name Halbig
The meaning of Halbig
German: from the medieval personal name Heilwig, Helwig (see Helwig). Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Alois, Bernhard.
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How common is the last name Halbig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Halbig witnessed a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,963rd most popular name and slipped to 50,275th in 2010, representing a negligible change of -2.68%. However, the count, or the number of people bearing the surname, increased slightly from 404 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, a growth of 2.97%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Halbig surname per 100,000 individuals in the population also saw a small decrease of -6.67% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #50,275 | -2.68% |
| Count | 404 | 416 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halbig
The ethnicity associated with the Halbig surname underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, though that percentage decreased slightly from 94.31% to 92.79%. The presence of the Halbig surname among those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, jumping from 1.73% to 3.13%, an 80.92% growth. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also rose from 2.23% to 2.64%. The surname did not appear among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 92.79% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.13% | 80.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.64% | 18.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |