Explore the Family Name Rebeck
The meaning of Rebeck
1. Americanized form of Slovenian Rebec or Rebek: nickname from a hypocoristic derivative of the root of rebast ‘short-tailed, without a tail’. 2. German (Saarland): unexplained. This surname, which is very rare in Germany, is also found in France (Lorraine). 3. Possibly also Flemish: habitational name from a place called Rebecques (in Pas-de-Calais, France). This surname is very rare in Belgium and is not found in France.
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How common is the last name Rebeck in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rebeck saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,732 in terms of commonality among other surnames in the U.S., but slipped to 60,045 by 2010 — a change of -7.74%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, from 344 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, marking a modest change of -2.33%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rebeck per 100,000 citizens decreased by 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #60,045 | -7.74% |
| Count | 344 | 336 | -2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rebeck
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rebeck, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is primarily associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, approximately 97.38% of those bearing the surname identified as such, and this figure slightly increased to 97.92% by 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Rebeck recorded in the census who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 97.92% | 0.55% |
| 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% |