Explore the Family Name Himmelsbach
The meaning of Himmelsbach
German: topographic name for someone living by a stream so named, from Middle High German himel ‘heaven’ + bach ‘stream’. Some characteristic forenames: German Mathias.
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How common is the last name Himmelsbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Himmelsbach has slightly dipped in rank from 65,862 in 2000 to 67,318 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.21%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has seen a modest increase of 4.27%, rising from 281 in 2000 to 293 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #67,318 | -2.21% |
| Count | 281 | 293 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Himmelsbach
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Himmelsbach surname identify as White, accounting for 95.37% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.88% in 2010. A small percentage (1.78%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this category dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 94.88% | -0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |