Explore the Family Name Bobal
The meaning of Bobal
1. Czech (also Bobál); Slovak (Bobáľ, Bobaľ, Bobál); Hungarian (Bobál): from a derivative of Slavic bob ‘bean, broad bean’, either a nickname or an occupational name for someone who grew or sold broad beans, which were a staple item of diet in the Middle Ages in Central and Northern Europe. 2. Indian (Punjab): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Darshan, Pritam.
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How common is the last name Bobal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bobal had a popularity rank of 67,936 in 2000 and slipped to 72,771 by 2010, representing a decrease of 7.12%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly dropped from 271 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, marking a reduction of 1.48%. This indicates that its prevalence per 100,000 people shrank by 10% between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #72,771 | -7.12% |
| Count | 271 | 267 | -1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobal
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bobal, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all (95.20%) identified as White, which dropped to 91.01% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly from 3.69% to 5.62%, an increase of 52.30%. The data also showed a new emergence in 2010, with 2.25% identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 91.01% | -4.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.69% | 5.62% | 52.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |