Explore the Family Name Sirbaugh
The meaning of Sirbaugh
Possibly an Americanized form of German Zürbach, a habitational name from a place so named in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Sirbaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sirbaugh has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it held rank 56,392, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 61,436, which translates to an 8.94% drop. The count of people with this surname also saw a small decline from 339 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.54%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Sirbaugh per 100k people dipped by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #61,436 | -8.94% |
| Count | 339 | 327 | -3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sirbaugh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Sirbaugh surname identify as White, making up 97.05% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.33% by 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities all remained at 0% during both years, implying no recorded individuals of these ethnic backgrounds bore the Sirbaugh name. However, there was a noticeable increase in people of two or more races bearing this surname - rising from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010, demonstrating a significant 66.67% growth in multi-ethnic representation within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.33% | -0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.45% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |