Explore the Family Name Herbeck

The meaning of Herbeck

German: habitational name from Herbeck in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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How common is the last name Herbeck in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Herbeck has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,833 and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 43,732, a decrease of approximately 7.1 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 504 in 2000 to 493 in 2010, marking a -2.18 percent change. The proportion per 100k people also saw a reduction from 0.19 to 0.17, a fall of 10.53 percent.

20002010Change
Rank#40,833#43,732-7.1%
Count504493-2.18%
Proportion per 100k0.190.17-10.53%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herbeck

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Herbeck identify as White. This group comprised 91.47 percent in 2000, which slightly decreased to 91.08 percent in 2010. There was also a small percentage who identified as Hispanic, showing a minor decrease from 6.75 percent in 2000 to 6.29 percent in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased from 1.19 percent in 2000 to 1.83 percent in 2010, a change of 53.78 percent. The census data did not reveal any individuals with the Herbeck surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White91.47%91.08%-0.43%
Hispanic6.75%6.29%-6.81%
Two or More Races1.19%1.83%53.78%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%