Explore the Family Name Abubaker
The meaning of Abubaker
Muslim: variant of Abubakr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abubaker in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abubaker has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,398th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 48,901st place - a jump of 34.27%. The number of people with this last name also grew considerably during this period, from 242 to 431, marking a 78.1% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Abubaker per 100,000 population in the U.S. increased from 0.09 to 0.15, representing a 66.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #48,901 | 34.27% |
| Count | 242 | 431 | 78.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.15 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abubaker
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Abubaker also saw shifts during the same timeframe, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest group identified as White (45.04%), followed by Black (26.86%), and those of two or more races (16.12%). By 2010, the percentage of White individuals with the surname Abubaker had slightly risen to 48.26%, while the Black population had grown significantly to represent 35.03% of all Abubakers. However, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased sharply to 6.73%. Additionally, the Asian/Pacific Islander group shrank from 10.74% to 8.35%; Hispanic representation emerged at 1.62%; and there were no changes for the American Indian and Alaskan Native group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.04% | 48.26% | 7.15% |
| Black | 26.86% | 35.03% | 30.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.74% | 8.35% | -22.25% |
| Two or More Races | 16.12% | 6.73% | -58.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |