Explore the Family Name Pobanz
The meaning of Pobanz
German: nickname for a braggart or bogeyman, of uncertain Slavic origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pobanz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pobanz saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pobanz was ranked 46,839th most common surname, which dropped to 51,512th in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 10%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 427 to 404, a decline of about 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #51,512 | -9.98% |
| Count | 427 | 404 | -5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pobanz
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Pobanz identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this category over the decade, from 96.02% to 95.54%. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as two or more races saw an increase of over 69%, moving from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. And while no individuals identified as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there were individuals who identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 95.54% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.98% | 69.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |