Explore the Family Name Murbach
The meaning of Murbach
German: habitational name from any of several places so called in Baden, Bavaria, and Alsace.
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How common is the last name Murbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Murbach has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Murbach was ranked as the 79,115th most popular surname in the United States, but it rose to 77,264th place by 2010. This represents a positive change of 2.34% in ranking. The total count of people with this surname grew from 224 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, indicating a significant 10.71% increase in frequency. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #77,264 | 2.34% |
| Count | 224 | 248 | 10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murbach
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Murbach, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 93.75% to 90.32%. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 4.91% to 7.66%, a change rate of 56.01%. The Murbach surname did not register any notable presence in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 90.32% | -3.66% |
| Hispanic | 4.91% | 7.66% | 56.01% |
| 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% |