Explore the Family Name Sulzbach
The meaning of Sulzbach
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the many places called Sulzbach. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Horst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sulzbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sulzbach has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sulzbach was ranked as the 51,809th most popular surname in the U.S., with a total count of 377 instances. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 54,637, a decrease of 5.46 percent, despite the count remaining the same at 377. The proportion per 100k people also fell slightly from 0.14 to 0.13, a change of -7.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #54,637 | -5.46% |
| Count | 377 | 377 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sulzbach
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Sulzbach surname identify as White, although there have been shifts in other ethnic identities as well. In 2000, 96.29 percent identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.90 percent by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase during this period, going from 1.86 percent in 2000 to 4.24 percent in 2010, representing a change of 127.96 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of people with the last name Sulzbach identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.59 percent in 2000 to zero by 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at 0 percent throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 93.9% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 4.24% | 127.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |