Explore the Family Name Wambach
The meaning of Wambach
German: habitational name from any of various places so called in Hesse, Bavaria, and Baden. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Aloys, Frieda, Jochen.
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How common is the last name Wambach in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wambach experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wambach ranked 30,229 but by 2010, it had improved its ranking to 30,101, marking a positive change of 0.42%. The total count for the surname also rose from 731 people in 2000 to 779 in 2010, representing a 6.57% increase. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,229 | #30,101 | 0.42% |
| Count | 731 | 779 | 6.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wambach
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wambach surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 92.75% in 2000 to 90.89% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic — a near doubling from 1.23% to 2.44%. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 27.08%, while those claiming two or more ethnic identities also rose from 2.87% to 3.21%. No individuals with the surname Wambach identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.75% | 90.89% | -2.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 3.21% | 11.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.44% | 98.37% |
| Black | 1.92% | 2.44% | 27.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |