Explore the Family Name Limback
The meaning of Limback
Altered form of German Limbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Limback in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Limback saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranking at 66,476 in 2000, it dropped to 67,126 by 2010, representing a change of -0.98 percent. However, the count of individuals with the Limback surname increased from 278 to 294 during the same period, an increase of 5.76 percent. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #67,126 | -0.98% |
| Count | 278 | 294 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Limback
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with the Limback surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.56 percent to 96.94 percent. Meanwhile, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races rose slightly to 1.70 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 96.94% | -1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |