Explore the Family Name Surbaugh
The meaning of Surbaugh
Altered form of German Surbach, a habitational name from a minor place called with Middle Low German sūr ‘sour’ (or sure ‘sorrel’) + beke ‘creek’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Surbaugh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Surbaugh ranked 51,233 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 56,195 by 2010, marking a decrease of 9.69% over the decade. The total count of individuals with this surname also diminished slightly from 382 in 2000 to 364 in 2010, indicating a 4.71% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%, suggesting that the Surbaugh surname is becoming less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #56,195 | -9.69% |
| Count | 382 | 364 | -4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Surbaugh
On the matter of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Surbaugh surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease of 1.53% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 67.94%. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census, there was a notable appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native identification in 2010, that wasn't present in 2000. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly by 8.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.46% | 92.03% | -1.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 4.4% | 67.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 1.92% | -8.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |