Explore the Family Name Torbeck
The meaning of Torbeck
North German: topographic name from Low German to der bek(e) ‘at the stream’. Compare Tombaugh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Torbeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Torbeck has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,350 in popularity with a count of 457 individuals carrying this surname, equating to 0.17 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 47,966 with 441 individuals, which is approximately 0.15 per 100,000 people. This represents an 8.15% decrease in rank and a 3.5% decline in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #47,966 | -8.15% |
| Count | 457 | 441 | -3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torbeck
In terms of ethnic identity, the Torbeck surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.16% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 97.05% in 2010. The proportion of Torbecks identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as being of two or more races dropped from 1.31% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Torbeck surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 97.05% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.13% | -13.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |