Explore the Family Name Babson
The meaning of Babson
English: possibly a patronymic from English Babb, or perhaps a dissimilated form of Brabson, itself a variant of Brabazon. It is now very rare in the British Isles.
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How common is the last name Babson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Babson" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Babson was ranked 26,694 in terms of popularity but by 2010 it had dropped to the rank of 29,473, indicating a change of -10.41%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 858 in 2000 to 801 in 2010 which is a change of -6.64%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Babson per 100k population declined by -15.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #29,473 | -10.41% |
| Count | 858 | 801 | -6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babson
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Babson from the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's evident that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. However, between 2000 and 2010, there was a small decrease in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White, from 96.97% to 95.76%, a change of -1.25%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races saw increases of 61.29% and 78.57% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased by -14.53%. No individuals with the Babson surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 95.76% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.5% | 61.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.25% | 78.57% |
| Black | 1.17% | 1% | -14.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |