Explore the Family Name Hattenbach
The meaning of Hattenbach
German: habitational name from a place so named near Bad Hersfeld, or perhaps a topographic name from a stream so named in Württemberg, from hatt, had ‘bog’ + bach ‘stream’. Compare Hattabaugh.
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How common is the last name Hattenbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hattenbach has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, falling by 3.64% from rank 95,091 to 98,553. However, the count of individuals with the Hattenbach surname increased by 3.37% over the same period, from 178 to 184 people. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population declined by 14.29% from 0.07 to 0.06, indicating that while the number of Hattenbachs grew, the overall population growth outpaced it.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #98,553 | -3.64% |
| Count | 178 | 184 | 3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hattenbach
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Hattenbach surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.75% in 2000 to 94.57% in 2010. Notably, there was an appearance of Hispanic identification within this surname group, increasing to 4.35% in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010, with these categories remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 94.57% | -3.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.35% | 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% |