Staubach
A German surname referring to someone who lived near a cluster of tree stumps.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Staubach. That puts it at #80,678 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Staubach surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#80,678
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
235
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 235 bearers of the surname Staubach in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 80678th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Staubach, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Staubach
The surname Staubach originates from Germany, where it first appeared in the Middle Ages. It is a locational surname derived from the German word "Staub," meaning "dust," and the suffix "-bach," meaning "stream" or "brook." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a dusty stream or brook.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Staubach surname can be found in the town records of Würzburg, Bavaria, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a man named Heinrich Staubach is mentioned as a resident of the town in the year 1346.
The Staubach name also appears in various other historical documents throughout Germany in the following centuries. For example, in the 16th century, a Johannes Staubach is recorded as a landowner in the village of Oberndorf, near Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Several notable individuals have borne the Staubach surname throughout history. One of the earliest was Johann Staubach (1550-1624), a German Protestant theologian and author who wrote extensively on the interpretation of the Bible.
In the 18th century, Johann Christoph Staubach (1714-1786) was a prominent German painter and engraver known for his landscape and architectural works.
More recently, Roger Staubach (born 1942) is a former American football quarterback who played for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL) from 1969 to 1979. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985 and is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
Other notable individuals with the Staubach surname include:
1. Ernst Staubach (1820-1895), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag.
2. Franz Staubach (1892-1973), a German Roman Catholic priest and theologian.
3. Karl Staubach (1913-1994), a German writer and poet known for his works exploring the themes of war and exile.
4. Hertha Staubach (1897-1972), an Austrian actress and singer who performed in theater, film, and operettas during the early 20th century.
5. Hans Staubach (1886-1951), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Frankfurt am Main.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Staubach
Among Census respondents with the surname Staubach, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Staubach bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Staubach surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5%
- Unknown or suppressed3.0%
- Two or more races2.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Staubach surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #80,678 | -8.8% |
| Count | 243 | 235 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.1% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Staubach bearers went from 243 to 235 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 6,514 positions in the national ranking, going from #74,164 to #80,678.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Staubach
FAQ
Staubach surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Staubach?
The surname Staubach holds position #80,678 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Staubach surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Staubach, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.