Explore the Family Name Silbaugh
The meaning of Silbaugh
Altered form of German Silbach, a habitational name from Silbach in the Sauerland, from a dialect word sil, sel, sal ‘moist dirt’ + Middle High German bach ‘creek’.
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How common is the last name Silbaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Silbaugh has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Silbaugh ranked as the 27,496th most common surname in the United States, but dropped to the 29,661st position by 2010, a decrease in rank of approximately 7.87%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased, from 825 in 2000 to 794 in 2010, representing a drop of about 3.76%. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a decline of 12.9% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,496 | #29,661 | -7.87% |
| Count | 825 | 794 | -3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silbaugh
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Silbaugh, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a modest decline in this percentage from 96.24% to 95.21%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals reporting multiple ethnicities, rising from 0.85% to 1.76%. Additionally, while no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 0.88% did. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.58% to 1.13% during this time. No individuals with the surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 95.21% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.76% | 107.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.13% | -28.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |