Explore the Family Name Marbach
The meaning of Marbach
German: habitational name from Marbach on the Neckar river, named with Old High German marca ‘boundary’ + bah ‘stream, creek’. Some characteristic forenames: German Udo, Erwin, Frieda, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Marbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marbach has seen a slight dip in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 31,817 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 33,731, a decrease of approximately 6.02%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 686 in 2000 to 675 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 1.6%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k of people with the surname Marbach declined by 8%, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,817 | #33,731 | -6.02% |
| Count | 686 | 675 | -1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marbach
The ethnic identity associated with the Marbach surname has remained fairly consistent from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Marbach surname identified as White, with percentages hovering around 98% for both years. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 1.60% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Marbach surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 98.07% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.78% | 11.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |