Explore the Family Name Wombacher
The meaning of Wombacher
German: habitational name possibly for someone from Wambach near Landshut.
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How common is the last name Wombacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wombacher has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wombacher was ranked the 43,377th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it fell to the 44,730th spot, marking a 3.12% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people with this surname actually increased by 2.35%, from 469 in 2000 to 480 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #44,730 | -3.12% |
| Count | 469 | 480 | 2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wombacher
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wombacher surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.23% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 96.88% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with an upsurge from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010, a change of 39.60%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 96.88% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.08% | 39.6% |
| 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% |