Explore the Family Name Lobach
The meaning of Lobach
1. German (Löbach): see Loebach. 2. Possibly also Norwegian (Løbach): variant of Løbakk, from the farm name Løbakk, a compound of løe ‘barn’ and bakke ‘slope, hill’.
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How common is the last name Lobach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lobach has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 76,465, which slightly dropped to 79,846 by 2010, marking a change of -4.42%. Despite this fall in ranking, the count of individuals with the Lobach surname rose marginally from 234 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, an increase of 1.71%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #79,846 | -4.42% |
| Count | 234 | 238 | 1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lobach
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows a minor shift in the ethnic identity distribution among people with the Lobach surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly increased from 94.44% in 2000 to 94.96% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander fell from 2.14% in 2000 to zero percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage (2.52%) that identified themselves as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 94.96% | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |