Explore the Family Name Hambach
The meaning of Hambach
German: habitational name from any of several places so named. Compare Hanback.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hambach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hambach" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 116,123 in popularity, with a total count of 139 people bearing it. Ten years later, its rank dropped to 127,494 and the total count reduced to 134. The proportion per 100,000 people stayed consistent at 0.05, indicating that although the surname isn't one of the most common, it maintains a steady presence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,123 | #127,494 | -9.79% |
| Count | 139 | 134 | -3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hambach
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hambach surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.56% to 94.78%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either year. Interestingly, a small percentage (3.73%) identified as Hispanic in 2010, where none did so in 2000. There were also no individuals who identified with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 94.78% | -3.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.73% | 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% |