Explore the Family Name Homburg
The meaning of Homburg
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the places in Hesse and Saarland called Homburg, from the weak dative case (originally used after a preposition and article) of Old High German hōh ‘high’ + burg ‘fortress, fortified town’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Homburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Homburg decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 75,466th most popular surname, but dropped to the 86,981st spot by 2010, marking a decrease of 15.26%. The number of people bearing the surname also declined from 238 in 2000 to 214 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #86,981 | -15.26% |
| Count | 238 | 214 | -10.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Homburg
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Homburg surname identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 96.22% of all Homburgs, slightly decreasing to 95.79% in 2010. No significant changes were recorded for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which remained at 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 95.79% | -0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |