Explore the Family Name Turnbaugh
The meaning of Turnbaugh
Americanized form of Alsatian Dürrenbach (see Turnbow) and possibly also of German Dürnbach (see Durnbaugh).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Turnbaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Turnbaugh has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 21,469, but by 2010, it had dropped to 22,421, indicating a change of -4.43%. However, the actual count of people with this surname marginally increased from 1,135 in 2000 to 1,148 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.42 to 0.39 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,469 | #22,421 | -4.43% |
| Count | 1,135 | 1,148 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turnbaugh
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Turnbaugh. In both 2000 and 2010, the dominant ethnicity was White, accounting for 95.95% and 94.86% respectively. There was a slight increase in individuals identifying as Two or more races, increasing from 1.41% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose significantly from 1.59% to 2.35%. In 2010, there were also individuals that identified as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander, albeit in small numbers, whereas there were none in these categories in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 94.86% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.35% | 47.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.74% | 23.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |