Explore the Family Name Pobst
The meaning of Pobst
German: variant of Pabst (Middle High German and Middle Low German ā having been raised to ō in certain dialects).
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How common is the last name Pobst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pobst has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 58,257th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 63,218th place. The overall count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 326 in 2000 to 316 in 2010. This represents a -3.07% change in the proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #63,218 | -8.52% |
| Count | 326 | 316 | -3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pobst
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Pobst are of White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight decrease in the proportion of people of White ethnicity, from 98.16% in 2000 to 97.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 97.47% | -0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |