Explore the Family Name Rebstock
The meaning of Rebstock
German: from Middle High German rebe ‘vine’ + stock ‘stick, cane, stem’, i.e. ‘vine’, a metonymic occupational name for a vine-dresser or vintner, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by a living vine or a sign depicting a vine. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Rebholz. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille. German Alfons, Juergen.
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How common is the last name Rebstock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rebstock has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,181st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 29,334th place – a marginal drop of 0.52%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname grew from 765 in 2000 to 806 in 2010, an increase of 5.36%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased marginally from 0.28 to 0.27, reflecting a -3.57% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #29,334 | -0.52% |
| Count | 765 | 806 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rebstock
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Rebstock surname, trends also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White made up the vast majority, though there was a small decline from 98.04% in 2000 to 96.65% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth, rising from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.99% of those with the Rebstock surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 96.65% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.36% | 74.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |