Explore the Family Name Schwarzbach
The meaning of Schwarzbach
German: habitational name from any of several places so named, literally ‘dark stream’.
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How common is the last name Schwarzbach in the United States?
The surname Schwarzbach's popularity has slightly declined over a decade as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659 in terms of popularity and fell to 76,768 by 2010, a decrease of 4.22%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 245 to 250 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 2.04%. The proportion of people named Schwarzbach per 100,000 dropped by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #76,768 | -4.22% |
| Count | 245 | 250 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwarzbach
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Schwarzbach identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 95.92% to 94.00% over the decade. Interestingly, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname experienced significant growth, increasing from 2.86% in 2000 to 5.20% in 2010, a change of 81.82%. Meanwhile, no changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 5.2% | 81.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |