Explore the Family Name Halbleib
The meaning of Halbleib
German: metonymic occupational name for a baker, meaning ‘half-loaf’, from a tax levy of this amount.
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How common is the last name Halbleib in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Halbleib has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,629th in popularity with 466 people carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank had risen to 42,640 with an increase of 2.27%, meaning there were 508 individuals bearing the surname Halbleib. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17 over this decade, indicating that while the surname's ranking improved, its relative prevalence among the population did not significantly change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #42,640 | 2.27% |
| Count | 466 | 508 | 9.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halbleib
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Halbleib also showed minimal changes from 2000 to 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, the majority identified as White, accounting for 95.92% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.47% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 1.29% to 1.38%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races remained stable at 2.36%. There were no individuals who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 95.47% | -0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.38% | 6.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |