Explore the Family Name Vollbrecht
The meaning of Vollbrecht
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements folk ‘people’ + berht ‘bright, famous’. Compare Fulbright. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Eldor, Ernst, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Vollbrecht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vollbrecht has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. Its rank fell from 38,833 in 2000 to 39,164 in 2010, a decrease of 0.85%. However, the count, or the number of people with this surname, increased by 5.05% over the same period, rising from 535 to 562. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.0%, dropping from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #39,164 | -0.85% |
| Count | 535 | 562 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vollbrecht
The ethnic identity associated with the Vollbrecht surname also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.57% of Vollbrechts identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.15% in 2010. The Hispanic portion of Vollbrechts increased by 22.14%, moving from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. Despite these changes, no individuals with the Vollbrecht surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islanders in 2010, accounting for 0.89% of the Vollbrechts.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 97.15% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.6% | 22.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |