Explore the Family Name Abubakar
The meaning of Abubakar
Muslim (mainly Nigeria): variant of Abubakr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abubakar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Abubakar has increased significantly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725th in popularity with a count of 272 instances per 100k people. By 2010, its rank had risen dramatically to 37,492nd with a count of 594 instances per 100k people, showing a positive change of 44.64% in rank and an impressive increase of 118.38% in frequency.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #37,492 | 44.64% |
| Count | 272 | 594 | 118.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.2 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abubakar
The ethnicity associated with the surname Abubakar also showed changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 70.22% of those with this surname identified as Black, and by 2010, this figure had grown to 80.30%, indicating a 14.35% increase. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 11.03% in 2000 to 12.63% in 2010. The category of two or more races saw a notable decrease from 16.91% in 2000 to only 2.19% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, the surname Abubakar began to be associated with the White ethnicity at 4.55%, a category that did not register in 2000. The Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained consistent at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.22% | 80.3% | 14.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.03% | 12.63% | 14.51% |
| White | 0% | 4.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 16.91% | 2.19% | -87.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |