Explore the Family Name Triebwasser
The meaning of Triebwasser
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Trübwasser ‘cloudy water’, one of unflattering names assigned to Jews by government officials when surnames were made compulsory. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel.
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How common is the last name Triebwasser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Triebwasser has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 81,100, and by 2010 it fell to rank 87,335, marking a change of -7.69. The number of people with this surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 217 in 2000 to 213 in 2010, representing a -1.84 change. Consequently, the proportion of people named Triebwasser per 100,000 population decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #87,335 | -7.69% |
| Count | 217 | 213 | -1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Triebwasser
In terms of ethnicity, the Triebwasser surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.55% of those with the Triebwasser surname identified as White, and that percentage increased slightly to 94.84% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The proportion identifying with two or more races dropped from 3.23% in 2000 to none in 2010. Notably, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 3.76% of those with the Triebwasser surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 94.84% | 1.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |