Explore the Family Name Puterbaugh
The meaning of Puterbaugh
Americanized form of German Puderbach (see Buterbaugh).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Puterbaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Puterbaugh has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,633 and by 2010, it climbed to a rank of 25,037. This represents a change of 2.33%. The Puterbaugh count also increased from 904 individuals in 2000 to 992 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.73%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,633 | #25,037 | 2.33% |
| Count | 904 | 992 | 9.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puterbaugh
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the Puterbaugh surname identify as White, accounting for 96.24% in 2000 and slightly down to 95.67% in 2010. A small percentage of Puterbaughs identified as Hispanic, growing from 1.88% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.01% in 2010. For the first time in 2010, some Puterbaughs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 0.81%, while no Puterbaughs identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 95.67% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.32% | 23.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.01% | -24.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |