Explore the Family Name Tobeck
The meaning of Tobeck
North German: topographic name meaning ‘at (the) brook’, from Low German to ‘at’ + beck ‘brook’ (see Bach). Some characteristic forenames: German Jochen.
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How common is the last name Tobeck in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Tobeck has seen a notable increase over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,186, and by 2010, it had climbed to rank 59,742, representing a 6.92% change in popularity. The count of individuals carrying the Tobeck name also rose from 290 in 2000, to 338 in 2010, a rise of 16.55%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with the Tobeck surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #59,742 | 6.92% |
| Count | 290 | 338 | 16.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tobeck
Based on the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority ethnic identity associated with the surname Tobeck is White, although there has been a slight decrease from 90.69% in 2000 to 88.46% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Tobecks increased significantly from 1.72% to 3.85%, a change of 123.84%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a slight increase from 3.79% to 4.14%. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased by 31.30%. The census results showed no individuals with the surname Tobeck identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.69% | 88.46% | -2.46% |
| Two or More Races | 3.79% | 4.14% | 9.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 3.85% | 123.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.45% | 2.37% | -31.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |