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

Krebsbach, 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 Krebsbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krebsbach in America

Krebsbach is the 20910th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krebsbach surname appeared 1,260 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 Krebsbach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krebsbach 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 Krebsbach

The surname Krebsbach is of German origin, derived from the regional place name Krebsbach, a small town located in the southwestern region of Germany near the French border. The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 16th century.

The name Krebsbach is a combination of two German words: "Krebs," which means crab, and "bach," meaning stream or brook. It is believed that the name originated from a geographical feature, likely a stream or small river frequented by crabs or crayfish, giving rise to the name Krebsbach.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Krebsbach surname can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the village of Krebsbach, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of families bearing this surname within the local community.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Krebsbach (1624-1701) was a respected Lutheran minister and theologian who served in various parishes across Germany. His published works, including sermons and theological treatises, are preserved in several libraries and archives.

During the 18th century, the Krebsbach family expanded beyond the borders of Germany, with some members emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Hans Krebsbach (1732-1810), a skilled tradesman who settled in the British colony of Pennsylvania in the 1760s.

In the 19th century, a prominent Krebsbach was August Krebsbach (1845-1923), a German-American architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings in cities like Chicago and St. Louis. His work played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of these rapidly growing urban centers.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Krebsbach (1875-1947), a German botanist and plant collector who conducted extensive research on the flora of South America. His extensive herbarium collections are housed in various museums and research institutions around the world.

As the Krebsbach family dispersed across different regions, the spelling of the name underwent some variations, such as Krebsbach, Krebsbach, and Krebsbach. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the German language and the place name from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krebsbach

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

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 Krebsbach 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 Krebsbach 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 Krebsbach was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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