Explore the Family Name Treiber
The meaning of Treiber
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a cattle driver, dealer, or a coachman, from an agent derivative of Middle High German trīben, German treiben, Yiddish traybn ‘to drive (cattle etc.)’. In some cases this name may have denoted someone who floated logs down a river. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt, Armin, Berthold, Erhard, Fritz, Joerg, Otto, Udo.
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How common is the last name Treiber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Treiber has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Treiber was the 18,288th most popular surname in the United States with 1,399 individuals carrying this name, a proportion of 0.52 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 19,976 and count reduced to 1,342, making it 0.45 per 100,000 people. This represents a decline in popularity by 9.23% in ranking and a 4.07% drop in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,288 | #19,976 | -9.23% |
| Count | 1,399 | 1,342 | -4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.45 | -13.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Treiber
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Treiber also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname Treiber identified as White (98.36%). By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 96.2%, a change of -2.20%. The 2010 data showed increases in other ethnic identities: Hispanic representation rose from 0.79% to 2.09%, a significant 164.56% increase. There were also new representations from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, each contributing to 0.45% of the total Treibers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 96.2% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 2.09% | 164.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |