Find out how popular the last name Erbes is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Erbes.

Erbes, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Erbes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Erbes in America

Erbes is the 35764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Erbes surname appeared 628 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Erbes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Erbes to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Erbes

The surname Erbes is of German origin and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Erbe," which means "heir" or "inheritance." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who had inherited property or land from their ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erbes can be found in the Württemberg region of Germany in the 15th century. Historical records indicate that a family bearing this surname held land and property in the area during that time period.

The Erbes name is also closely associated with the town of Erbstetten, located in the Swabian region of southern Germany. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, which itself is derived from the German words "Erbe" and "Stetten" (meaning "place" or "settlement").

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Erbes (1519-1587) was a respected lawyer and legal scholar in the city of Ulm, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. His works on civil law and legal procedures were widely influential during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Johann Erbes (1693-1768), a Lutheran theologian and philosopher from Saxony. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which drew upon both Christian teachings and ancient Greek philosophy.

In the 19th century, Friedrich Erbes (1821-1889) was a German historian and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient texts and manuscripts. His work focused on deciphering and translating old Germanic and Scandinavian texts, shedding light on the cultural heritage of these regions.

Additionally, the Erbes surname has been associated with various locations and place names throughout German-speaking regions, such as Erbesbach, Erbesgrün, and Erbesweiler, further solidifying its geographical roots.

While the Erbes surname is most prevalent in Germany, it has also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and diaspora over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Erbes

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Erbes.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Erbes was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Erbes has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Erbes was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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