Explore the Family Name Irlbeck
The meaning of Irlbeck
German: topographic name for someone who lived near an alder-lined stream, from Middle High German erle ‘alder’ + beck ‘brook’.
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How common is the last name Irlbeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Irlbeck has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Irlbeck was ranked as the 40,761st most common surname in the United States, with a count of 505 and a proportion of 0.19 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 37,076, indicating an upward change of 9.04%. The count also rose during this period by 19.21%, with 602 instances of the surname recorded. The proportion per 100k people also saw a mild increase of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #37,076 | 9.04% |
| Count | 505 | 602 | 19.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Irlbeck
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominance of white identity associated with the surname Irlbeck. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those bearing the Irlbeck name were identified as white; 97.62% in 2000 and slightly increased to 97.84% in 2010. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the surname in either census year. In 2000, there was a small percentage (1.19%) of Hispanic identity, but this dropped to zero by 2010. The 2010 census also introduced a new category, "two or more races", which accounted for 1.33% of individuals with the Irlbeck surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 97.84% | 0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |