Explore the Family Name Kerbaugh
The meaning of Kerbaugh
Americanized form of German Kirbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kerbaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Kerbaugh surname has seen a slight decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slid down to the 77,264th position, marking a decrease of 6.62%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 250 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, a drop of 0.8%. As a result, the proportion of people named Kerbaugh per 100,000 individuals fell by 11.11% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #77,264 | -6.62% |
| Count | 250 | 248 | -0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerbaugh
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts within the Kerbaugh surname bearers. In 2000, most identified as White (93.60%), and while this remained the dominant ethnic identity in 2010, it did see a decrease to 90.32%. Additionally, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 3.20% in 2000 to 4.44% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, there were also some individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.42%) which was not the case in 2000. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races, noted in 2000, were no longer present in the 2010 data. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 90.32% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 4.44% | 38.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |