Explore the Family Name Trimbach
The meaning of Trimbach
German and French: habitational name from Trimbach in Alsace, France, or perhaps from Trimbach in Solothurn canton, Switzerland. This surname is rare in both Germany and France.
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How common is the last name Trimbach in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trimbach has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Trimbach name ranked 63,450 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 66,371, representing a decline of 4.6%. However, the count of individuals bearing the Trimbach surname actually increased marginally, from 294 people in 2000 to 298 in 2010, an increase of 1.36%. The proportion of the Trimbach surname per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #66,371 | -4.6% |
| Count | 294 | 298 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trimbach
The ethnic identity associated with the Trimbach surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, making up 96.26% of the bearers of this surname in 2000 and rising slightly to 96.64% in 2010. The Hispanic community represented the second largest group, accounting for 2.72% of the people with this surname in 2000, though this figure dropped by 13.60% to 2.35% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Trimbach surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 96.64% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 2.35% | -13.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |