Explore the Family Name Imboden
The meaning of Imboden
South German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘on the (valley) bottom’, from Middle High German bodem, boden ‘floor, bottom, ground’ (compare Boden). Some characteristic forenames: German Hilde, Katharina, Otto.
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How common is the last name Imboden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Imboden has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. From 2000 to 2010, the ranking of the surname fell from 24,406 to 25,889, marking a decrease of 6.08%. The frequency of this surname also slightly dipped during this period, with the count falling by 1.14% from 961 to 950 individuals. The overall occurrence of the surname Imboden per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11%, from 0.36 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,406 | #25,889 | -6.08% |
| Count | 961 | 950 | -1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Imboden
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Imboden. In 2000, the majority identifying with this surname were White (95.73%), and it remained so in 2010, although it decreased slightly to 94.53%. Between these years, there was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.77% to 2.42%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a considerable increase, from 1.04% to 2.00%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small fraction (0.84%) of the people carrying this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander compared to none in 2000. However, the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 (0.73%) was no longer present in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.53% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.42% | 36.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 2% | 92.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |